Wisconsin requires each licensed food establishment to employ a Certified Food Protection Manager under Wis. Admin Code ATCP 75.04(8); Milwaukee enforces this during routine Health Department inspections.
Wisconsin Administrative Code ATCP 75.04(8) requires each retail food establishment in the state to designate at least one Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) who has passed an ANSI-CFP accredited exam (ServSafe, Prometric, or equivalent). Milwaukee enforces this rule through Health Department inspections under Milwaukee Code Ch. 68. Unlike some jurisdictions, Wisconsin does not require every food worker to hold a card; the certification requirement applies to a designated manager only. CFPM certificates are valid for five years. New establishments must designate a CFPM at licensing; turnover requires replacement within 60 days.
Operating without a CFPM on staff is a critical violation that triggers re-inspection fees, possible license non-renewal by the Licenses Committee, and citations under Milwaukee Code Ch. 68.
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