Guides for bakery owners, restaurant managers, home bakers, and food service professionals on certification, compliance, costs, and food safety best practices.
State requirements, approved courses, what to do when you hire new staff, and how to keep your bakery compliant year-round.
Many food business owners confuse these two certifications. Here's exactly what each requires, what it costs, and who needs which one.
Register, train, pass the exam, and print your certificate — usually in a single afternoon. Here's the full process step by step.
Typical prices by provider, which states cap the cost, where you can get certified free, and the hidden fees to watch out for.
Cottage food laws decide whether your home bakery needs certification. Here's how to find out what applies to you — and why a card is smart either way.
The temperature danger zone, cross-contamination, hygiene, sanitizing, and allergens — the fundamentals behind every food handler exam.
Validity periods by state, what happens if your card lapses, how to renew, and whether your certification transfers if you move.