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Nebraska Food Safety State Requirements

Voluntary at the state level. Local health departments may mandate certification. The Nebraska Food Code requires that a person in charge be present during all hours of operation. The person in charge at a restaurant must be able to demonstrate knowledge of foodborne illness protection. Passing a food safety manager certification exam is one way to meet the demonstration of knowledge requirement.

Certification Renewal -- Every 3 years