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FoodSafePal Food handlers card and certificate

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Getting Your Food Handlers Card is Fast and Easy

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

How to Earn 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 Like You Choose FoodSafePal

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4.9 out of 5 stars (based on 573 reviews)

Foodsafepal is your best place to get your certification

05/04/26

Easy to follow and the information is well explained. Makes taking the final test easy.

Brian
East Haddam, CT

Response from FoodSafePal®

Thanks Brian! You said it best! FoodSafePal is the best place to get your certification!

Good explanation

05/04/26

Nice videos and they’re sectioned well. Easy to digest (haha, food pun) and the questions after videos are helpful.

hannaheanderton09
Mobile, AL

Response from FoodSafePal®

Thank you Hannah! Appreciate it! We try to keep things easy to digest and well-seasoned with intra-knoweldge check questions 😄

Helpful course

05/03/26

This course has helpful information and easy to understand.

Jesusa
San Antonio, TX

Response from FoodSafePal®

Thanks Jesusa! Happy you found the food handler training helpful and easy to understand!

Easy & Informative

05/03/26

Easy to follow, informative and straight to the point.

See
Prescott, AZ

Response from FoodSafePal®

Thank you See! We’re glad you found earning your food handlers card with us to be easy and straight to the point!

Great Experience

05/02/26

It was an overall great experience. Very clear instructions and hassle free. Didn’t take overly long and now I’ve got my certificate.

EK
Altoona, PA

Response from FoodSafePal®

Thank you EK! We’re happy you enjoyed the experience and have your food handlers certificate!

Video

05/02/26

Pretty simple pretty self-explanatory

Shalante
New York, NY

Response from FoodSafePal®

Thank you Shalante! We’re glad you found earning your food handlers card with us to be a simple process!

Amazing for Foods handler!

05/01/26

I loved the course they made it enjoyable to learn about food safety!

Cassidy
Dallas, TX

Response from FoodSafePal®

Thank you Cassidy! We’re happy you enjoyed the process of getting your food handlers card with us!

Looks great to jobs

04/30/26

After adding the fact that I’ve achieved receiving this certification getting jobs has been easier and they love it as a plus!

Marvelous
Dallas, TX

Response from FoodSafePal®

Thank you Marvelous! So happy earning your food handlers card with us has opened new doors, and that your employer loves it too 🙂

Good course

04/30/26

Quick and easy to navigate. Good course setup.

Heather
Richardson, TX

Response from FoodSafePal®

Thank you Heather! We’re happy you found the food handler training user friendly!

Good Training Overall

04/29/26

Good training Overall

Sometimes seems they go through it a little fast.

But you are able to replay if it was to fast for you ..

tammy.stanley007
Breaux Bridge, LA

Response from FoodSafePal®

Thank you Tammy! As you mentioned, you can always slow or replay the content as needed!

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 Your Food Handlers Card

Is this training the same as ServSafe?

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.

Does my Food Handler Card Expire?

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.

What is a passing score for the test?

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.

How can my employer or I check the status of my food handlers card?

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.

How do I enroll and earn a food handlers card?

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.

Will my state or county accept my food handlers card?

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.

Can I print my food handlers card later?

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

Can my food handlers card be emailed to my employer?

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

Can I change my name on my food handlers card?

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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