Food Handler Card · ANAB-Accredited Training

Earn Your Food Handler Card

Finish in 90 minutes on any device.

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

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How to Earn Your Food Handler Card

1

Enroll

Takes seconds

Select your state and check out in a few clicks — quick and secure.

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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Why People Like You Choose FoodSafePal

4.9
4.9 out of 5 stars (based on 670 reviews)

Food Handlers Program

08/05/26

Love that this was at my pace. I could go back and review sections that I needed to hear again. The test was thorough and I appreciate the graphics and details in the education.

Teaspoon Teas
Phoenix, AZ

Excellent Course!

08/05/26

Great information for anyone who is going to be working in food service. Highly recommended!

Laura Colson
Union, MO

Outstanding

08/03/26

Easy to understand and very informative, as well as affordable.

TC
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Food safe course

08/03/26

It was very informative and easy to navigate through. Questions at the end are kind of tricky but it really makes you think before you answer.

Brian
Laredo, TX

Response from FoodSafePal®

Thank you Brian! We’re glad you thought the training was easy to navigate and thorough. Facing challenging questions makes passing the test that much sweeter, congratulations!

Easy to follow

08/02/26

Easy to follow and very user friendly. Way easier than having to go to a place to watch the videos and take the test

Heather
Taylor, TX

Response from FoodSafePal®

Thank you Heather! We’re all for the online format also – congratulations on passing!

Easy and clear

08/01/26

I found the site to be easy to use and it explains everything very clear. It asked questions after every section to reinforce the lesson.

K. Jones
Harker Heights, TX

Response from FoodSafePal®

Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re glad you were able to navigate the training easily and enjoyed the intra-knowlege check questions. Congrats on earning your card!

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

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 under “My Dashboard” → “My Certificates.”


To check the status of any FoodSafePal certificate — including an employee’s — use our official verification registry.

Enter the certificate number and the holder’s last name to confirm whether the credential is valid, expired, or revoked: Verify a certificate →
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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.”

Every exam purchase includes one free retake. If you don’t pass on your first attempt, you can retake the exam at no additional cost.

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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Train at your pace, and your food handler card is on your screen the moment you pass.

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