May 14, 2026
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5 min read
When Chris Viso founded My Food Service License, he set out to do what many thought was impossible: move an in-person food protection training program fully online. ANSI-CFP's accreditation requirements for food management exams are extensive, requiring proctored exams, verified identification, and strict monitoring to prevent notes, cellphones, or outside assistance. Integrity Advocate became a trusted partner throughout the two-year process of building the exam and securing accreditation, and remains the proctoring foundation behind My Food Service License's continued growth today.

When Chris Viso founded My Food Service License, he was taking on what many thought would be an impossible task: moving an in-person training program into the internet age.
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Moving things online was the obvious solution, but there were serious regulatory hurdles to clear first.
"ANSI-CFP requirements for food management exams are extensive," Viso explained. "It has to be a proctored exam; you must verify the identification of the individual taking it. The examinee can't be with another person; they can't have things on their desk, they can't use notes, have cellphones, all that has to be strictly monitored. We have to prove that we're doing those things to the accreditation board."
The My Food Service License team spent two years building an online exam and completing the accreditation application. Throughout the process, Integrity Advocate was a trusted partner that helped bring Viso's vision to life.
From the start, Integrity Advocate was committed to helping My Food Service License get off the ground. "We came across Integrity Advocate early in the planning stages. They genuinely seemed excited about what we were doing; they had open arms in terms of, 'How can we get you there?'" Integrity Advocate's technical expertise and experience in the sector made them a trusted partner throughout the process, from understanding ANSI-CFP regulations to building out a rule set that satisfied them.
"I would highly recommend Integrity Advocate to anyone doing high- or low-stakes testing," Viso said. "The relationship, the support, the overall product is top of the line."
Integrity Advocate stood out because it didn't require a complicated process. There was nothing to download and no access code; users kept using what they were already familiar with. A key part of that was mobile support and the ability to deliver around-the-clock results, both major advantages for busy food service workers.
"The big seller was on-demand access," Viso added. "That, in and of itself, had the ability to put us out in front of our competitors."
Integrity Advocate and My Food Service License were aligned on the vision, but the real test was still to come. Going live and ironing out last-minute issues can challenge any relationship. Fortunately, My Food Service License had a trusted partner in Integrity Advocate, and the two organizations worked together to ensure a successful launch.
"It was super easy," Viso said. "It really says a lot about how Integrity Advocate was committed to resolving anything that came up; I've never experienced that type of service from any partner I've ever had."
Since going live in September 2023, "we're growing month over month," Viso said. "Integrity Advocate has continued to provide the support we need. When things came up, they were resolved quickly. And as we've grown, they've continued to deliver a high level of service."
My Food Service License's online training and exam program may be straightforward, but its impact is significant. Properly trained and certified food service staff are the first line of defense against foodborne illness. Together, My Food Service License and Integrity Advocate are making rigorous training easy to access, without compromising the integrity and value of the certification process.
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Find answers to the most commonly asked questions from our clients.
ANSI-CFP requires proctored exams with verified identification of the test-taker, prohibits notes, cellphones, or outside assistance, and requires organizations to prove those conditions are being monitored and enforced for the accreditation board.
The team spent two years building the online exam and completing the ANSI-CFP accreditation application, working with Integrity Advocate throughout the process to build a rule set that satisfied accreditation requirements.
Food service workers often need flexibility around irregular schedules. Mobile support and the ability to deliver results around the clock gave My Food Service License a meaningful advantage over competitors requiring scheduled testing.
No. Integrity Advocate's no-install approach lets users complete proctored, accredited exams using devices and browsers they're already familiar with, without downloads or access codes.
Since launching in September 2023, My Food Service License has grown month over month, with Integrity Advocate continuing to provide responsive support as the certification program scales.