IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Exam and training disclaimer

Know Food Safety is an independent educational resource. It is not a National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation product and it must not be used as a substitute for your employer's food-safety program or your local health department's requirements.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

No NRAEF affiliation

Know Food Safety is not affiliated with, endorsed by, approved by, or sponsored by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation or any proctoring provider. ServSafe is the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation's registered trademark, and it is used here descriptively to name the exams this site prepares candidates for.

Practice material is not the live exam

Our questions are original training material based on the ServSafe 9th Edition curriculum and the FDA Food Code. They are not leaked, recalled, or guaranteed replicas of live ServSafe test questions. Exam wording, emphasis, and procedures can change between editions.

No passing guarantee

Scores and readiness estimates are learning indicators, not predictions or guarantees. Passing depends on your preparation, understanding, test conditions, and the exam you receive.

Practice scenarios

Kitchens, establishments, and situations described in practice questions and flashcards are fictional and created solely for practice. Do not treat them as a substitute for your actual food-safety plan, your permit conditions, or your local health department's requirements.

Check current official sources

Food-safety requirements can vary by state and local jurisdiction, and the ServSafe curriculum is periodically revised. Before an exam, confirm current requirements using the official ServSafe program materials, your employer's policies, and your local health department.

Your responsibility

You are responsible for complying with your employer's food-safety program and your local health code. See the terms of use for the conditions that govern the service.