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Get or Renew Your South Carolina Food Handler Card

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Complete your accredited training online, pass the test, and your South Carolina food handler card is on your screen the moment you pass.

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How to Earn Your South Carolina Food Handler Card

1

Enroll

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Check out in a few clicks — quick and secure, and your course opens the moment you pay.

2

Complete the Course

As little as 90 minutes — pause anytime

Watch short videos and pass the test on your schedule. Most people pass on their first try — and if not, your retake is free.

3

Get Your Card & Certificate

Issued the moment you finish

Download, print, or email your official food handler card and certificate instantly — or upgrade to have a professionally printed copy mailed to you.

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Does South Carolina Require a Food Handler Card?

Yes — South Carolina law requires that the person in charge at each food establishment earn a food handler card, usually within 30 days of starting the job. This video explains who needs one, how to get it online, and how to renew it before it expires — all with FoodSafePal.

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Common Questions About Getting or Renewing Your South Carolina Food Handler Card

To get or renew your South Carolina food handler card, just complete the training videos and pass the test. The entire process takes about 90 minutes from start to finish. Your card will be issued instantly after you pass.

South Carolina requires that the person in charge at each food establishment earn a food handler card or be a certified food protection manager (CFPM).

Therefore, if you’re employed at one of the following places, you may need to earn a food handler card:

  • restaurant
  • concession stand
  • retail food store
  • convenience store
  • mobile food stand or truck
  • school cafeteria
  • licensed daycare home or facility
  • healthcare facility, such as a nursing home, assisted living facility, or hospital

Because food handler training costs less and can be completed faster than becoming a CFPM, many food establishments prefer the former.

The person in charge is the one who is responsible for a foodservice operation at the time of a health inspection.

They play an important role in monitoring other employee activities and ensuring that everyone follows established policies to reduce the risk of foodborne illness.

The person in charge must be present at all times during the operation, so food establishments often require multiple or all employees to earn a food handler card to ensure adequate employee coverage.

Beyond traditional food establishments, South Carolina nursing homes and other healthcare facilities rely on this food handler training to meet federal requirements for food safety training.

Your FoodSafePal food handler card will be valid throughout South Carolina.

Your South Carolina food handler card will be issued digitally as soon as you pass the exam. You can download, print, or email it anytime by logging into your account. If you’d like a professionally printed copy mailed to you, you can order one directly from your account.

Your South Carolina food handler card is valid for three years from the date you earn it.

No. South Carolina doesn’t require food handler training to start a cottage food business. However, completing a recognized food safety course — such as the one offered by FoodSafePal — is highly recommended. It can help you build trust with customers, qualify for more markets and events, and may even reduce your liability insurance costs. Learn more about South Carolina’s cottage food law here.

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