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Manager Examination Blueprint

Effective December 22, 2025

Duties and Tasks Item Count Percentage %
100 Implementing Active Managerial Control 10 12.50%
101 Conduct Self Inspections 2 2.50%
102 Ensure Regulatory Compliance 2 2.50%
103 Develop Food Safety Culture 2 2.50%
104 Apply HACCP Principles 2 2.50%
105 Manage Refillable/Returnable Items Safely 1 1.25%
106 Manage Food Defense Process 1 1.25%
200 Managing Personnel 9 11.25%
201 Train Personnel 2 2.50%
202 Manage Illness Policy 3 3.75%
203 Manage Employee Hygiene Practices 4 5.00%
300 Addressing Allergen Issues 8 10.00%
301 Identify Allergens/Potential Allergens in the Establishment 2 2.50%
302 Ensure Awareness of Allergen Issues 2 2.50%
303 Address Cross-Contact Situations 2 2.50%
304 Ensure Labeling for Allergens 2 2.50%
400 Purchasing, Receiving, and Storing Practices 5 6.25%
401 Purchase Foods from Approved Supplier 1 1.25%
402 Inspect Food Deliveries 2 2.50%
403 Implement Storage Procedures 2 2.50%
500 Preparing Foods 16 20.00%
501 Prevent Cross-Contamination 2 2.50%
502 Monitor Cooking Procedures 3 3.75%
503 Monitor Cooling Procedures 3 3.75%
504 Monitor Reheating Procedures 3 3.75%
505 Ensure Proper Date Marking 2 2.50%
506 Monitor Thawing Process 2 2.50%
507 Maintain Utensils, Smallwares, etc. 1 1.25%
600 Serving Foods 8 10.00%
601 Monitor Holding Time and Temperatures 2 2.50%
602 Serve Foods 2 2.50%
603 Protect/Manage Food on Display 1 1.25%
604 Manage In-Use Utensils 2 2.50%
605 Manage Off-Site Food Service 1 1.25%
700 Cleaning and Sanitizing 7 8.75%
701 Implement Cleaning and Sanitizing Procedures 3 3.75%
702 Manage Disinfecting Procedures 1 1.25%
703 Manage Cleaning Schedule 2 2.50%
704 Manage Poisonous or Toxic Materials 1 1.25%
800 Managing Establishment Facilities 12 15.00%
801 Execute Plan Review 1 1.25%
802 Develop Food Safety Management System 1 1.25%
803 Ensure Safe Water Enters Facility 1 1.25%
804 Ensure Adequate Plumbing System 2 2.50%
805 Ensure Safe Wastewater Disposal Systems 1 1.25%
806 Maintain Physical Facilities 1 1.25%
807 Control Pests 2 2.50%
808 Maintain Equipment 1 1.25%
809 Manage Waste/Trash Disposal 1 1.25%
810 Manage Employee Personal Item Storage Location 0-1 0.63%
811 Enforce Animal Standards 0-1 0.63%
900 Responding to Crises 5 6.25%
901 Respond to Imminent Health Hazard 2 2.50%
902 Respond to General Emergency 1 1.25%
903 Manage Recalls 2 2.50%
Total 80 100%
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