The state Food Code does not require a certified manager; the person in charge must be able to show knowledge of foodborne illness, HACCP and the code at every inspection. Many local agencies go further and require at least one certified food protection manager per location, among them St. Louis City and County, Kansas City and St. Charles, Clay, Greene and Boone counties, and several also require a food handler card for every employee. Ask your health department before opening.
Checked Oct 21, 2026 against the agency’s page.
Step 4 of 6: Get the permits for your kind of business
1Set up the business
2Register for tax
3Approve the space
4Get the permits for your kind of business
5Alcohol permits
6Before the first hire
Issued by Your local public health agency.
Sources and dates
Department of Health and Senior Services food safety training page; Missouri Food Code (person in charge); local food ordinances. Checked against the agency’s page on the date shown; cities add their own fees.
Questions about opening here.
Yes. The state Food Code does not require a certified manager; the person in charge must be able to show knowledge of foodborne illness, HACCP and the code at every inspection.
Yes. The state Food Code does not require a certified manager; the person in charge must be able to show knowledge of foodborne illness, HACCP and the code at every inspection.
Yes. The state Food Code does not require a certified manager; the person in charge must be able to show knowledge of foodborne illness, HACCP and the code at every inspection.
Yes. The state Food Code does not require a certified manager; the person in charge must be able to show knowledge of foodborne illness, HACCP and the code at every inspection.
Yes. The state Food Code does not require a certified manager; the person in charge must be able to show knowledge of foodborne illness, HACCP and the code at every inspection.
Yes. The state Food Code does not require a certified manager; the person in charge must be able to show knowledge of foodborne illness, HACCP and the code at every inspection.
Yes. The state Food Code does not require a certified manager; the person in charge must be able to show knowledge of foodborne illness, HACCP and the code at every inspection.
Yes. The state Food Code does not require a certified manager; the person in charge must be able to show knowledge of foodborne illness, HACCP and the code at every inspection.
Yes. The state Food Code does not require a certified manager; the person in charge must be able to show knowledge of foodborne illness, HACCP and the code at every inspection.
No. In Missouri it is listed for coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, pizza shops, bars, wine bars and 3 more.
No. In Missouri it is listed for coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, pizza shops, bars, wine bars and 3 more.
No. In Missouri it is listed for coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, pizza shops, bars, wine bars and 3 more.
No. In Missouri it is listed for coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, pizza shops, bars, wine bars and 3 more.
No. In Missouri it is listed for coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, pizza shops, bars, wine bars and 3 more.
No. In Missouri it is listed for coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, pizza shops, bars, wine bars and 3 more.
No. In Missouri it is listed for coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, pizza shops, bars, wine bars and 3 more.
No. In Missouri it is listed for coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, pizza shops, bars, wine bars and 3 more.
No. In Missouri it is listed for coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, pizza shops, bars, wine bars and 3 more.
No. In Missouri it is listed for coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, pizza shops, bars, wine bars and 3 more.
No. In Missouri it is listed for coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, pizza shops, bars, wine bars and 3 more.
Your local public health agency.
Step 4 of 6, get the permits for your kind of business. The steps before it: set up the business, register for tax and approve the space.
Who needs a certified food protection manager in Missouri?
