ORS Interactive

ORS Interactive, Inc., incorporated in 1999 in the State Virginia, has administered and issued Northern Virginia Certified Food Manager (NVCFM) Cards since 2004 through a consortium agreement between Arlington County, City of Alexandria and Fairfax County.
The capabilities of ORS include administration of assessments, certifications and licenses; multimedia production and re-purposing of content; technology transfer and licensing agreements; project development and management; marketing and promotion; logistical and operational support; resource acquisition and grant writing; development of learning and collaboration strategies; identification of criteria for competencies and standards; curriculum and course design; and integrating media and instructional technology.
ORS clients cover a broad spectrum including Fortune 100 companies, small and medium enterprises, national and regional trade associations, international non-profit organizations and foundations, multilateral organizations; and local, state and national government agencies.

Public Food Safety Manager Course & Certification Exam

$180
One day, 8-hour food safety course, with included ServSafe® Food Safety Certification Exam
Re-take the class for FREE if you fail the exam
The Northern Virginia Certified Food Manager ID card is included for FREE when you successfully pass! $40 value!
Available in English or Spanish

Exam Re-take price is only $35

ServSafe® Food Safety Manager Certification Exam

$109
Available on a walk-in basis (no reservation required!)
The Northern Virginia Certified Food Manager ID card is included for FREE when you successfully pass! $40 value!
Multiple language options available

Exam Re-take price is only $35

Online Food Safety Manager Course & Certification Exam

$180
Interactive online course that can be taken at your pace
Includes the “In Person” Certification Exam in the ORS Office
The Northern Virginia Certified Food Manager ID card is included for FREE when you successfully pass! $40 value!
Course available in Spanish or English, Exam available in multiple languages

Exam Re-take price is only $35

ORS Interactive continues to request that visitors and clients voluntarily wear a mask while in our office, due to the close quarters and the high-risk populations that we serve.If you not vaccinated, CLICK HERE to learn how you can get the FREE vaccine!

ORS Interactive continúa solicitando que los visitantes y clientes usen voluntariamente una máscara mientras están en nuestra oficina, debido a los cuartos cercanos y las poblaciónes de alto riesgo que servimos. Si no está vacunado, ¡HAGA CLIC AQUÍ para saber cómo puede obtener la vacuna GRATIS!

What is the difference between Limited and Standard Food Manager Cards?
There are two types of food managers certifications; STANDARD and LIMITED. Which one you get will depend on what kind of work you do.
Standard Food Managers certifications are required for most facilities which prepare and serve food (including most restaurants, bars, cafeterias, food trucks, bakeries, and food stands). Your must pass a recognized Food Protection Manager Certification Exam to get the Standard Food Manager Certification. All restaurants and foodservice establishments which are not classified as “Limited” by their local Health Department are required to have at least one person on premise at all times who holds a Standard Food Protection Manager’s Certification, and can produce either the original certificate or a NVCFM Photo ID card.
Limited Food Manager’s Cards are required for facilities defined as “those which typically serve hotdogs, prepackaged foods, or other types of food that are not potentially hazardous.” You must pass a Limited Food Protection Manager Certification Exam at the ORS Interactive office to get a Limited Food Manager Certification.
It is the responsibility of each person applying for a Standard Northern Virginia Certified Food Manager (NVCFM) Card or a Limited Northern Virginia Certified Food Manager (NVCFM) Card to know the correct classification of their establishment. Those who are uncertain of their establishment’s classification should contact their local Health Department before making application for a Northern Virginia Certified Food Manager (NVCFM) Card.
How do I apply for a Limited Food Manager Card?
1: To acquire a LIMITED Northern Virginia Certified Food Manager (NVCFM) Card, it is necessary to take and pass the Limited Food Manager’s Exam. This can be done only at ORS Interactive, and no other tests will be accepted (see testing hours and details). You will need to bring a valid, government-issued photo ID, and $20 for the test (cash, credit card, and company check accepted). This can be done on a walk-in basis up to a half-hour before the office closes.The address is:3240 Wilson Blvd Suite 100Arlington, VA 22201(inside "Vast" studio and co-working space)
2: Once you have passed the Limited Food Manager’s Exam (with a score of 70% or higher) ORS Interactive will take your photo and issue your Limited NVCFM card for $40 (cash, credit card, and company check accepted).
How do I apply for a Standard Food Manager Card?
1: To acquire a Northern Virginia Certified Food Manager (NVCFM) Card, it is necessary to take and pass an approved Certified Food Protection Manager’s Exam in a proctored testing environment. ORS Interactive offers the ServSafe Food Manager Exam for $109 (which includes the card upon passing for FREE! —see here for details). Valid food manager certificates from Prometric, NRFSP, StateFoodSafety.com, AAA Food Safety, AlwaysFoodSafe and 360Training are also recognized.
2: If you tested at any other location than ORS Interactive, and have passed a recognized and approved certified food safety manager’s exam, you must bring your valid, original certificate into the ORS Interactive office, along with a valid, government-issued photo ID, and $40 (cash, credit card, and company check accepted). This can be done on a walk-in basis anytime the office is open.The address is:3240 Wilson Blvd
Suite 100
Arlington, VA 22201(inside "Vast" studio and co-working space)
3: Once you have brought the necessary materials, ORS Interactive will take your picture and issue your card immediately. Your card will be valid for five years from the date you passed the certified food managers exam.
What hours are you open?
We are open:
Monday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Thursday: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Friday, Saturday & Sunday: ClosedClosed Weekends and all National Holidays
Please remember that in order to have enough time to test, ServSafe Food Protection Manager Exams must be started two hours before closing time

The Code of the County of Fairfax, Virginia requires all food establishments operating within the County to be under the immediate control of a Certified Food Manager during all hours of operation. Arlington County, Virginia and the City of Alexandria, Virginia have similar codes in place. The ultimate objective is to improve the health and well-being of the general public and provide additional protection against outbreaks of foodborne illness and other afflictions/health conditions directly related to food safety and sanitation.
ORS Interactive, Inc. administers an approved Certified Food Manager Exam (the ServSafe Food Protection Manager’s Exam) and provides proctored testing services and immediate results for English, Chinese, and Spanish exams taken on a computer.

Results taken with paper and pencil exams (this option is available for all exams but required for Korean, Japanese, and French Canadian) typically arrive within 7 to 10 days after the exam is administered.
The cost for each approved Food Safety Manager Exam is $109 and includes required test proctoring services and the Northern Virginia Certified Food Manager's ID card (after passing the exam). No reservations or appointments are required (no need to worry about missed exam appointments or fees for cancelling or changing exam appointments) as they are with other test providers / administrators.
Walk-in service is provided from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Wednesday, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. If you are taking an exam, be sure to arrive at least two hours before closing.

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American Legion Post 130
Falls Church, VA 22046

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