Earn Your Florida Food Handler Card

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you get a food handlers card in Florida?

To earn your Florida Food Handlers Card, simply watch the videos, and pass the test. You can learn and test in just 90 minutes.

Does Florida require a food handlers card?

Florida has different food safety training requirements depending on where you work. If you work at a restaurant or hotel, you must take an approved food safety course.

However, if you work at an establishment regulated by the Florida Department of Health such a long-term care facility or school, food workers or dietary employees must receive food safety training by March 31 of each year (1)

Employees hired after this day must receive the food safety training within 30 days of hire.

The manager or person in charge must keep record of this training for each employee and maintain the record for three years.

To meet this requirement, your employeer may require food handler training.

Will my Florida Food Handler Card be valid throughout Florida?

This training is not approved by Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation.

However, it is approved for all food service establishments under regulatory control of the Florida of Department of Health, including nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and schools.

How long is a food handlers card good for in Florida?

Your Florida Food Handler Card is valid for three years from the date you earn it.