Certified Food Handler Training Program
Courses
If you are looking to take a Food Handler’s Course, please visit our list of approved private contractors who offer food handler training courses.
Challenge Exam
Exam at 9:00A.M. or 11:00A.M. **Sign-In at 8:45A.M. or 10:45A.M.
- WORKBOOK CAN BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY IF REQUIRED
- PHOTO ID REQUIRED
- NO WALK-INS
- PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
- LUNCH NOT INCLUDED
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Canad Inns Polo Park
1405 St. Matthews Avenue, Winnipeg, MB
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Canad Inns Polo Park
1405 St. Matthews Avenue, Winnipeg, MB
Wednesday, November 25, 2026
Canad Inns Polo Park
1405 St. Matthews Avenue, Winnipeg, MB
To register, please download and complete the Certified Food Handler Training Program Registration Form and return by email to foodsafe@gov.mb.ca.
Fees and Registration
Fees (includes GST)
| Challenge Exam Registration (Workbook can be purchased separately if required) |
$36.00 |
| Food Safe Workbook (Languages available: English, Chinese, Punjabi, Korean, Arabic and French) |
$20.00 |
All prices include GST.
Manitoba Health accepts the following as form of payment: MasterCard, Visa, Debit/Interac and Cheque. Payment is required to guarantee a spot for the exam.
REGISTRATION POLICY: No registrations accepted within 24 hours of scheduled challenge exam date.
REFUND POLICY: No refunds within 24 hours of scheduled challenge exam date. No-Shows will not be refunded or rescheduled.
To register for the CHALLENGE EXAM, please download and complete the Certified Food Handler Training Program Registration Form and return by email to foodsafe@gov.mb.ca.
Mail-in registration will ONLY be accepted with payment by cheque or credit card.
Note:
- In accordance with the City of Winnipeg Food Service Bylaw: No person shall operate a food service establishment unless the person in charge has successfully completed the Certified Food Handler Training program.
- Food Service Establishments with less than 5 Food Handlers must have a person on staff who has successfully completed the Certified Food Handler Training program.
- Food Service Establishments with more than 5 Food Handlers working at any one time must have a person who has successfully completed the Certified Food Handler Training Program ON DUTY at all times.
For more information, please email foodsafe@gov.mb.ca
