Earn Your Tennessee Food Handler Card Fast

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you get a food handlers card in Tennessee?

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

Does Tennessee require a food handlers card?

Tennessee has no law that requires a food handler card to work at a food establishment.

However, many Tennessee food establishments have a strong food safety culture and still require their employees to earn a food handler card.

Additionally, nursing homes and other healthcare facilities commonly rely on food handler training since they serve populations highly susceptible to foodborne illnesses.

For example, Tennessee requires that dietary staff of nursing homes receive regular training on personal hygiene and how to handle, prepare, and serve food safely (1).

And even if you’re not required to earn a food handler card, doing so can make it easier to land your next foodservice gig, negotiate a higher starting salary, or advance to a leadership role.

Will my Tennessee Food Handler Card be valid throughout Tennessee?

Your FoodSafePal food handler card will be valid throughout Tennessee, no matter your county or city.

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

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