FLORIDA RESPONSIBLE VENDOR PROGRAM
Bartenders and servers ARE NOT REQUIRED to be alcohol service certified in Florida.
However, The Florida Responsible Vendor Program is a great resource for operators who take seriously the sale of alcohol to underage persons, reducing alcohol related fatalites, prohibiting illegal drugs in the workplace, and generally being more responsible in their service of alcohol.
In addition to being at the forefront of professional, responsible service, other benefits to your operation might include reduced insurance rates and mitigation of fines and penalties imposed from an offense.
You can read a helpful overview of the program at this link: FRVP. FSA Training LLC is expert at setting up the program for interested restaurants, providing the required initial staff training, conducting the required ongoing training, and submitting necessary paperwork to the Florida DBPR. Contact FSA Training directly at FSATraining.com or (888)372.3232.