Question 1

How do you get a food handlers card in Alabama?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Does Alabama require a food handlers card?

Accepted Answer

Alabama has no law that requires a food handlers card to work at a food establishment, but you must earn one if you work in Mobile or Jefferson County.

Even if you don't work in one of these counties, your employer may still require you to earn a food handlers card.

To this point, many foodservice establishments like restaurants, schools, delis, and bars require food handler training for their employees since unsafe food handling practices are a leading cause of foodborne illnesses.

Healthcare facilities like hospitals or nursing homes may also require food handler training since they serve a population highly susceptible to developing foodborne illnesses and experiencing severe symptoms as a result.

If you are searching for a job in foodservice, earning your food handler card — even if it's not required where you live or work — can make it easier to land a job or even negotiate a higher starting salary.

Some places require a food handler card before you start your job, while others require it within certain number of days of employment.

Question 3

Will my Alabama food handlers card be valid throughout the state?

Accepted Answer

Your FoodSafePal food handler card will be valid throughout Alabama, except Mobile and Jefferson Counties.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

How do I get a copy of my Alabama Food Handlers Card?

Accepted Answer

Your Alabama Food Handlers 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.

Question 6

Does Alabama require a food handlers card to operate a cottage food business?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Alabama requires that you pass an ANSI-National Accreditation Board (ANAB) accredited food safety course to sell foods that don't require time and temperature controls for safety. This training meets Alabama's Cottage Food Law.

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