Who needs a certified food safety manager in Michigan?

Issued by Local health department, under the Michigan Food Law (MCL 289.2129), at step 4 of 6 in the opening sequence: get the permits for your kind of business.

8 of the 20 kinds of business in Michigan

Every food service establishment needs at least one managerial employee certified through an accredited program; a new establishment has 90 days from licensing to put one in place.

Checked Oct 21, 2026 against the agency’s page.

Step 4 of 6: Get the permits for your kind of business

  1. Set up the business
  2. Register for tax
  3. Approve the space
  4. Get the permits for your kind of business
  5. Alcohol permits
  6. Before the first hire

Issued by Local health department, under the Michigan Food Law (MCL 289.2129).

Sources and dates

Michigan Food Law manager certification requirement. Checked against the agency’s page on the date shown; cities add their own fees.

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