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4.9 out of 5 stars (based on 345 reviews)
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FoodSafePal Food handlers card and certificate

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Getting or Renewing Your Food Handler Card is Fast and Easy

Thousands have already earned and renewed their card with FoodSafePal — it’s trusted, hassle-free, and nationally accepted.

How to Earn or Renew Your Food Handlers Card

1. Enroll

Select your state or county, and checkout in a few clicks — it’s quick and secure.

2. Complete the Course

Watch short videos, pass the test, and you’re done — all in as little as 90 minutes. Most people pass on their first try, but if not, you’ll get a free retake.

3. Get your Card & Certificate

Instantly download, print, or email your official food handlers card and certificate. You can also upgrade to have a professionally printed copy mailed to you.

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Why People Just Like You Choose FoodSafePal

4.9
4.9 out of 5 stars (based on 345 reviews)

Great Experience

09/01/25

I’m glad I took the course. It was easy to follow & I could go back to review. The knowledge I gained will help a lot. The price was great. The only thing I wasn’t able to do was get a hard copy of my certificate. I couldn’t locate that option again once the course was over. The cost wasn’t the issue. There was nothing to click on or to pay. I’m still seeking this now.

Debra Schultz

Response from FoodSafePal®

Thanks for your review, Debra! We’re glad you found the food handler course easy to follow and that it gave you the knowledge you need. Great to hear you also felt it was a good value.

As for the hard copy of your certificate, no worries — we’ve sent the instructions by email, and you can always find the option right on the same page where you launched the course. If you’re still having trouble, just reach out and we’ll make sure you get your printed certificate ordered right away.

Training for a better tomorrow

08/31/25

I thought that the training was very thorough and easy to understand. Its focus was specific and targeted. It was extremely helpful but a little lengthy.

Bertha Abraham

Response from FoodSafePal®

Thanks for your review, Bertha! We’re glad you found the training thorough and helpful. While it may have felt a little lengthy, the full training and test together usually take about 90 minutes, and it’s completely self-paced so you can move through it at your own speed. We understand everyone learns differently, and we’re glad it gave you the detail you needed.

Eye opening in many ways

08/28/25

You don’t know until you know. This was so informative.

Sheryl Bach

Response from FoodSafePal®

Thanks for sharing, Sheryl! We’re glad you found the course informative!

Great

08/28/25

The class was both easy to follow and understand. Thank you for offering this course!

Jennifer Becker

Response from FoodSafePal®

Thanks for the review, Jennifer! I’m glad you found the course easy to follow and understand. That’s exactly what we aim for, making it simple for you to get your food handlers card without any hassle.

Take notes

08/27/25

The test was challenging. Good notes were required.

Linda McCormick

Response from FoodSafePal®

Thanks for the review, Linda! That’s solid advice for anyone working toward their food handlers card.

Easy peasy!

08/24/25

If your memory isn’t perfect, take notes. Pay particular attention to the phrase, “…this is information you’re required to know.”

You’ll pass on the first try.

Bettie

Response from FoodSafePal®

Thanks, Bettie — and great advice!

That is Great course

08/21/25

I recently completed the Food Safety Certificate course, and I am very satisfied with the program. The material was clear, well-structured, and easy to follow, even for those who may not have prior experience in food handling. I appreciated how the course covered essential topics such as hygiene, cross-contamination, proper storage, and sanitation in a practical way.

The quizzes and examples helped me understand real-life applications, and I now feel confident in applying food safety principles in my daily work and business. This certificate not only gave me valuable knowledge but also credibility and professional recognition.

I highly recommend this course to anyone who wants to ensure the highest standards of food safety in their career or business.

Gordana

Response from FoodSafePal®

Thanks, Gordana! We’re glad you chose us for your food handler training and appreciate your recommendation to others.

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08/20/25

They online course was very educational. I would recommend this to others!

Aleta S.

Response from FoodSafePal®

Thanks, Aleta! We’re so glad you enjoyed earning your food handlers card with us and would recommend it to others!

Very Easy Program to follow

08/20/25

Some of the courses went pretty fast, so I needed to take quick notes, but I liked the tests at the end of each session.

Lisa

Response from FoodSafePal®

Thanks for your feedback, Lisa! Great job taking notes, and we’re glad you found the end-of-session tests helpful.

Great course

08/20/25

I had taken the course and it provided everything I needed to know.

Charles

Response from FoodSafePal®

Thanks for the great review, Charles!

FAST-PACED AND EFFICIENT

08/19/25

I enjoyed my time taking this class and learning about ways to handle food and more. Some things that I came across I never knew and I am grateful for the experience.

La Ropati

Response from FoodSafePal®

And we’re grateful that you chose us for your food handler training! Thanks for sharing your experience, La!

Food Handlers Card

08/18/25

5-star

Joni

Response from FoodSafePal®

We can’t do much better than that, thank you Joni!

It was a good experience

08/17/25

I learned some things that i had no idea about. I’m so glad I took the corse.

Ronald Dousay

Response from FoodSafePal®

Thank you, Ronald! We’re glad you earned your food handlers card with us as well!

I thought I knew it all

08/17/25

It took a couple of tries but I got it

Jacqueline Willing

Response from FoodSafePal®

Glad you stuck with it, Jacqueline. Congrats on getting it done!

a user friendly way to get certified

08/16/25

I enjoyed the ease of online training, and the format of this one was helpful by learning with pictures and a few charts.

I also appreciated the fact that I could take the course in several sittings as my day allowed.

Kimberley M

Response from FoodSafePal®

Thanks, Kimberley! We’re glad the format and flexibility worked well for you!

Tarjeta de manipulador de alimentos

08/12/25

Fue una agradable experiencia RECORDAR lo que he aprendido por mas de 30 años en esta industria. tengo un CATERING desde casa y con mi certificado, mis clientes se sentirán seguros de que lo que están consumiendo se ha realizado con los elementos y requisitos con mas calidad del mercado. Gracias

felipe g Valenzuela

Response from FoodSafePal®

¡Gracias, Felipe! Nos alegra saber que la capacitación fue útil y que ahora sus clientes se sienten aún más seguros con su servicio de catering.

Affordable and direct

08/11/25

Quick, easy, affordable. It’s also approved by the cottage home association I believe because it was enough for me to submit for mine!

E Lo

Response from FoodSafePal®

Thanks, E Lo! Best of luck with your home-based food business!

Great graphics to keep you engaged and learning

08/09/25

Easy to follow for all types of learners, multiple learning styles included

Ashley

Response from FoodSafePal®

Thanks for the feedback, Ashley! We’re happy to hear you found it easy to follow!

Excellent course

08/03/25

I recommend this course because it teaches us in detail the importance of hygiene and temperature when handling food, as well as all the biological, physical and chemical risks. Excellent experience.Thank you Food Safe Pal

Sandra

Response from FoodSafePal®

Appreciate the feedback, Sandra. We’re so glad you had an excellent experience!

Fast & Easy

08/01/25

Great way to get your food safety certification. User friendly, fast and easy.

Bren

Response from FoodSafePal®

Thanks, Ben! We know speed and ease matter when it comes to food handler training.

About the FoodSafePal Food Handler Course

Effective October 01, 2022

  • Accreditation: ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB)
  • Format: 100% Online
  • Length: ~75 minutes (start/stop anytime)
  • Test Requirement: Pass with 70% or higher
  • Device Compatibility: Computer & Mobile
  • Language: English and Spanish
  • Teaching Methods: Video, audio, text, & interactive activities

Designed by: Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD, and an advisory board of food safety experts.

What You’ll Learn (Click to Expand)

Purpose: To arm you with a basic understanding of essential food safety principles.

Scope: This program will teach you or sharpen your knowledge of safe food handling practices.

Learning Objectives: effective June 12, 2023

  • identify how food becomes unsafe and leads to foodborne illnesses
  • identify when and which symptoms and illnesses must be reported
  • recognize proper hand hygiene techniques and good personal grooming habits to prevent food and food-contact surface contamination
  • recognize best practices to keep food safe throughout its flow by using time and temperature controls
  • describe how to maintain a clean environment and prevent cross-contact

Common Questions About Getting or Renewing Your Food Handler Card

FoodSafePal’s Food Handler Training holds the same ANSI-National Accreditation Board (ANAB) accreditation as ServSafe. This means that the food handlers card you earn with FoodSafePal is valid and accepted everywhere ServSafe is.

Your FoodSafePal Food Handler Card is valid for three years. However, your state or county may require you to renew sooner. For example, if you live in Texas, your FoodSafePal Food Handler Card is valid for two years.

The minimum passing score is 70%. After you pass, you can access your card and certificate immediately under “Certificates” in your Dashboard. You will have one free retake to pass the test. If you don’t pass on your second try, you will need to repurchase the course.

After you complete the course and pass the test, you can immediately download or print your card and certificate. You can access your certificate by clicking “My Dashboard,” and then clicking “My Certificates.”

If you cannot access your certificate, or you want to verify the status of a certificate holder, please contact us.

Choose your state here to enroll. Enter your information to create an account and complete the purchase. You will then be redirected to start the course.

If you want to complete the course at a later time, click “Login” in the far right corner. Once you’re logged in, select “My Dashboard” and then “My Course” to access the training.

If you need training for your employees, you can learn more about our group purchasing program here.

We guarantee that your state and local health department will accept FoodSafePal’s Food Handler training — which is ANAB accredited — everywhere we make it available for purchase.

Learn more about your state’s food handler card requirements.

You can print your food handlers card and certificate at any time by logging into your dashboard and then clicking “My Certificates.”

After you earn your food handlers card, you have the option to print, save, or email it to whomever, including your employer.

For security reasons, you cannot change the name on your food handlers card. Please contact us if you accidentally misspelled your name during the enrollment process.

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