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A note about your state: Some states (like California, Illinois, Hawaii, New Mexico, Oregon, and Washington) require a special state-approved or accredited program. In those states, our course is for educational purposes only and is not accepted by the local health department. We tell you exactly what your state needs at checkout before you pay. Call us if you are not sure: 1-866-293-6222

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No upfront cost. No credit card to start. Pay just $7.95 to download your card after you pass the exam.

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Finish in about an hour. Download your printable card and wallet card the moment you pay.

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Did not pass on the first try? Retake the exam as many times as you need. 24/7. At no cost.

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Course content follows the latest FDA Food Code and US food safety best practices.

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Train Your Whole Team for Less
Restaurant, hotel, school, food truck, daycare, or grocery store? We make it easy to train and track every food handler on your team. No upfront cost. We will match any competitor's price.

Common Questions

Everything you need to know before you sign up

You sign up for free, take the full course, and try the exam without paying anything. You only pay $7.95 to download your food handler card after you pass. If you do not pass, you do not pay. Free unlimited retakes.
Our card is accepted by employers in most US states with no state-approved provider list. In states like California, Illinois, Hawaii, New Mexico, Oregon, and Washington, our course is for educational purposes only and is not accepted by the local health department. We tell you exactly what your state needs at checkout before you pay. Not sure? Call us at 1-866-293-6222.
Most students finish in about an hour. You can pause and come back any time. Your progress is saved automatically.
Your food handler card and printable wallet card are sent to your email as a PDF the moment your $7.95 payment is processed. You can print it, save it, or share it with your employer right away.
Anyone who handles food at work usually needs one. This includes cooks, servers, bartenders, dishwashers, food truck workers, daycare staff, school cafeteria workers, and grocery deli staff. Many employers ask for a card even if your state does not require one.
Your food handler card is good for 3 years from the day you pass.
Yes. We offer group pricing for restaurants, hotels, schools, and other employers. We will also match a competitor's price. Call 1-866-293-6222.

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