Certification
Food Service Manager Certification
Montgomery, Prince George’s and Baltimore Counties, and the City of Annapolis require that a Certified Foodservice Manager be on-site during foodservice operations at all foodservice facilities. The Certified Foodservice Manager must have full control over sanitation and preparation procedures, and supervise other foodservice employees in these areas.
Foodservice Managers in these jurisdictions must pass an approved 16-hour certification course, and must file an application with the local heath department to obtain a Certified Foodservice Manager photo identification card. A standard passport-type photo and processing fee must be submitted with each application.
Baltimore City & Howard County require that at least one Certified Foodservice Manager be on staff, but does not necessarily need to be on-site during foodservice operations. While a standard passport-type photo must be submitted with the application in Howard County, the Certified Foodservice Manager identification card is not a photo ID.
The Maryland Hospitality Education Foundation offers Manager’s ServSafe Sanitation Certification. For more information, call 800-874-1313 or visit their website at www.mhef.org.
Alcohol
Awareness Certification
The State of
Maryland requires that all liquor licensees, or a designated
employee, successfully complete an approved alcohol awareness
training program every four (4) years. However, policies
differ from county to county as to whether or not the
certified individual needs to be on the premises during
the hours in which alcohol is sold. The Maryland Hospitality
Education Foundation offers Maryland’s B.E.S.T.
Responsible Alcohol Service Certification. For more information,
call 800-874-1313 or visit www.mhef.org.
Frequently Asked Questions - County Liquor Regulation Summary
The following questions were asked of local Liquor Boards in each Maryland County. RAM members often ask these types of questions. This summary is provided for your information. For specific information, or to confirm that these answers reflect current regulations, contact your County Liquor Board.
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Information last revised: 11.06.07
The information provided has been compiled from sources believed to be accurate but is not guaranteed. Please consult the appropriate licensing authority for verification.
