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Food Safety Training, ServSafe® Certification & Consulting for Maryland Food Businesses

I am passionate about delivering expert solutions tailored to your specific needs.
Let us help you create a culture of food safety, improve your operations, and ensure compliance at every level.

HACCP Plans

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Training

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Consulting

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Services

At SMF Training and Consulting, I am committed to helping businesses achieve top-tier food safety and operational success. With 30+ years of industry experience and over 10 years in the construction industry, I provide consulting and training services for restaurants, food trucks.

Food Protection & Safety Training

Open Enrollment Classroom Training – Join our scheduled classes for food safety manager certification.
Private On-Site Training – Food safety manager certification training at your location.
Front-of-House (FOH) Training – Specialized training for waitstaff, bartenders, and other customer-facing roles on proper food safety protocols.
Back-of-House (BOH) Training – Focused training for kitchen staff, chefs, and kitchen managers.
Food Safety Certification– There should be at least one certified manager on duty when food is being handled.

Restaurant & Food Truck Consulting Services

Food Safety Management Plans – Custom-developed plans to assist in meeting regulatory requirements and improve operational efficiency.
HACCP Plan Development– Assistance in creating a Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) plans that is compliant with your Counties requirements.
Permit & License – Guidance through local and state permit processes, including navigating the portal, working directly with the health department and other inspectors.
Health Department Inspections– When you have an inspection that didn’t go well, I am here to get you back in good standing.
Contractor Coordination– Connect with trusted contractors that know the specific needs of a food facility.
Operational Inspections – On-site evaluations to assess current practices and recommend improvements.

What our past students have to say…

I think the class is very informative and the handout and study guide are very helpful-Thank you! - Shawn,

Sue does a great job presenting the materials in a meaningful way and provides great practical examples that drive the information home. Her study guide is very helpful. I have recommended her training to many of my colleagues! - Suzanne Streeter, Harford County Office on Aging

Sue was the best I will let any know to take her class she is wicked awsome every time I called her for information she was there for me, and sue if you read this THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH!!!!!!!!! - Balinda ,

Sue Farace is a great trainer for this course. She made the long class bearable and the information needed for HACCP interesting. - Stephanie M, Ruxton Chocolates Naron Mary Sue Candies

good pace, kept it interesting - mark simms, stellamaris

Sue is a very good instructor. She breaks down the Serv Safe terms into easier terms, so you can understand the concepts better. Also, while you are studying the study guide before attending the class, Sue will answer your e-mailed questions, which helps you to be better prepared for the class day. Sue really wants her students to succeed with Serv Safe. - Arlene Schisler, S. DiPaula & Sons Seafood, Inc.

My favorite tools

Taylor Waterproof Digital Food Thermometer – Calibratable

This Taylor Thermometer is an essential tool in my toolbox. It is fast, reliable, and can be calibrated. The price is right as well!

taylor compact waterproof digital thermometer.

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Quality Food Pans at a great price

I thought for sure the price was too good to be true! But not at all. They are NSF and quality.

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Excellent Scale for recipe consistency

All good chefs know that weighing ingredients is easier for scaling recipes and consistent results. Great for measuring flour, sugar, water, or any other bulk ingredients.

ingredient scale for home or commercial kitchens

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