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Food Handler Certification (ME)

First published: September 5, 2026Last verified: September 5, 2026Reviewed by the CertQuestUSA team
TL;DR

Food Handler Certification (ME): a 105-question practice bank for the real Food Safety standard, 3 full papers of 105 questions each with no repeats, every question citing the real regulation it comes from.

Where these questions come from

Every question in this bank cites a real source -- primarily FDA Food Code (89%) and 10-144 CMR Ch. (11%) of this exam's citations.

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3
full papers, no repeats
105
questions per paper
105
questions in the bank
What this exam covers
5 real sample questions
Under the Maine Food Code, most eating establishments in Maine must employ which of the following?
A. A state-licensed dietitian on call
B. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff
C. A food safety attorney of record
D. A USDA-commissioned meat inspector
Source: 10-144 CMR Ch. 200 (Maine Food Code) - CFPM Requirement
How long is a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) certificate valid in Maine?
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 5 years
D. 10 years
Source: 10-144 CMR Ch. 200 (Maine Food Code) - CFPM Requirement
If an eating establishment's only Certified Food Protection Manager leaves employment, Maine rules generally require the establishment to have a new CFPM in place within how many days?
A. 10 days
B. 30 days
C. 60 days
D. 180 days
Source: 10-144 CMR Ch. 200 (Maine Food Code) - CFPM Requirement
Which certification does Maine CDC accept as meeting its Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) requirement?
A. Any online quiz with a printable certificate
B. ServSafe Food Protection Manager certification
C. A restaurant's internal orientation checklist
D. A state driver's license food endorsement
Source: 10-144 CMR Ch. 200 (Maine Food Code) - CFPM Requirement
Which type of operation is most likely to qualify for a limited exemption from Maine's CFPM staffing requirement?
A. A full-service restaurant seating 150 guests
B. A hospital cafeteria
C. A bed & breakfast with 5 or fewer guest rooms serving only a continental breakfast
D. A grocery store deli counter
Source: 10-144 CMR Ch. 200 (Maine Food Code) - CFPM Requirement
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Frequently asked questions

How many questions are on the CertQuestUSA Food Handler Certification (ME) practice test?
105 questions total, split into 3 full papers of 105 each with no repeats across papers.
What topics does the Food Handler Certification (ME) test cover?
10 domains, with the heaviest weight on Allergen Awareness (10%), Approved Source & Food Safety (10%), and CFPM Certification Requirement (Maine) (10%).
Where do CertQuestUSA's Food Handler Certification (ME) questions come from?
Primarily FDA Food Code (89%) and 10-144 CMR Ch. (11%) of this bank's citations -- computed directly from this exam's own question sources, not a generic description.
Is there a free diagnostic for Food Handler Certification (ME)?
Yes -- 10 real questions across the exam's domains, no sign-up required, with a domain-by-domain breakdown at the end.
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