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Key Facts: NEHA CPFM Exam

80

Question Count

NRFSP manager exam outline

2 hours

Testing Time

NRFSP manager exam outline

$80

Exam Cost

NEHA Professional Food Manager page

30 days

Retest Waiting Period

NEHA candidate policy notes

Online

Remote Proctoring Available

NEHA Professional Food Manager page

ANSI-CFP

Accredited Credential Pathway

NEHA/NRFSP credential documentation

NEHA's current Professional Food Manager certificate page lists online proctoring and exam delivery through NEHA's partner flow, with a published $80 exam cost and a 30-day wait before retest. NRFSP's current manager-exam outline lists 80 multiple-choice items with a two-hour testing limit. This credential is widely used as an alternative to ServSafe for food manager qualification.

About the NEHA CPFM Exam

NEHA's Professional Food Manager pathway is an ANSI-accredited food-manager certification option for supervisors and managers who need a nationally recognized credential for retail and foodservice operations.

Questions

80 scored questions

Time Limit

2 hours

Passing Score

Provider-set ANSI-CFP standard

Exam Fee

$80 (NEHA / NRFSP / Pearson VUE)

NEHA CPFM Exam Content Outline

Domain 1

Food Safety Principles

Foodborne illness, major hazards, high-risk populations, and prevention controls

Domain 2

Receiving, Storage, and Handling

Approved sourcing, temperature controls, storage standards, and contamination prevention

Domain 3

Preparation and Service Controls

Cooking, cooling, reheating, hot/cold holding, and allergen-safe service practices

Domain 4

Sanitation and Facility Operations

Cleaning/sanitizing, pest prevention, equipment/facility standards, and employee hygiene

Domain 5

Managerial and Regulatory Responsibilities

Corrective actions, active managerial control, documentation, and inspection readiness

How to Pass the NEHA CPFM Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Provider-set ANSI-CFP standard
  • Exam length: 80 questions
  • Time limit: 2 hours
  • Exam fee: $80

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

NEHA CPFM Study Tips from Top Performers

1Memorize core temperature-control rules (danger zone, minimum cooking, cooling, and reheating)
2Practice source-to-service contamination controls: receiving, storage, prep, and holding
3Drill corrective-action scenarios instead of only recall questions
4Train sanitizer concentration checks and verification steps with scenario prompts
5Use timed mixed sets to build two-hour exam endurance

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on the NEHA CPFM exam?

The current NRFSP manager-exam outline lists 80 multiple-choice questions with a two-hour testing time.

How much does the NEHA CPFM exam cost?

NEHA's current Professional Food Manager information lists an exam cost of $80 through its online/proctored pathway.

What happens if I fail the exam?

NEHA's candidate information states a 30-day waiting period before retesting and a new payment is required for another attempt.

Is NEHA CPFM accepted as a food manager credential?

Yes. NEHA positions this as a nationally recognized food manager certificate path, and it is commonly used where ANSI-accredited food manager credentials are accepted.

How should I study for NEHA CPFM quickly?

Prioritize temperature control + contamination prevention first, then rotate sanitation/managerial-control scenarios daily. Add timed mixed sets to match a two-hour exam pace.

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