Food Protection Online Course
The Food Protection Course trains individuals in food protection practices to ensure the safety of the food served in New York City's food establishments. The NYC Health Code requires that there be at least one supervisor certified in food protection on site any time a food service establishment and non-retail food processing establishment is operating. Completion of this course and passing of the final exam satisfies that requirement.
To receive a certification, you must first complete the free Online Food Protection Course, The online course is offered in English, Spanish and Chinese. The course is self-paced and consists of 15 lessons. You must complete each lesson and pass a quiz before moving on to the next lesson. The study guide and exam are offered in English and 36 other languages.
Final Exams
The online course is free, but you must pay to take the final exam, and take the exam in person, to receive your certification. You will be prompted to schedule an exam appointment once you successfully complete the course. The base price of the exam is $24.
The exam is offered at two locations:
- NYC Health Academy
Riverside Health Center
160 West 100th Street, Third Floor
Manhattan
Fees: A $0.60 fee will be applied for payment by credit or debit card.
- College of Staten Island
2800 Victory Boulevard
Staten Island- Fees: Students who want to take the exam at this location can check the current fees on the College of Staten Island registration page.
Course Materials
To prepare for the course, read:
- Food Protection Course Training Manual (PDF)
Other Languages: Español | 繁體中文 | 한국어 | বাংলা - Online Food Protection Course Study Guide (PDF)
Other Languages: Español | Русский | 繁體中文 | Kreyòl ayisyen | 한국어 | বাংলা | Italiano | Polski | العربية | Français | اردو | Shqiptar | አማርኛ | Bahasa Indonesia | myanmar | hrvatski | därē | Deutsche | עִברִית | ελληνικά | हिन्दी | Malay | 日本語 | नेपाली | پښتو | ਪੰਜਾਬੀ | Português | Română | සිංහල | தமிழ் | Tagalog | ไทย | Lhasa Tibetan | Türkçe | فارسى | Tiếng Việt - Frequently Asked Questions about the Online Food Protection Course (PDF)