Get or Renew Your Official Alabama Food Handler Card

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How to Get or Renew Your Alabama Food Handler Card

1. Enroll

2. Complete the Course

Watch short videos, pass the test, and you’re done — all in 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 Alabama food handler card and certificate. You can also upgrade to have a professionally printed copy mailed to you.

Angled view of the official food handler card from FoodSafePal

Does Alabama Require a Food Handler Card?

No — Alabama doesn’t have a state food handler law, but some counties and many employers require anyone who handles food or works around food-contact surfaces to get a food handler card, usually within 30 days of starting the job. This video explains who needs one, how to get it online, and how to renew it before it expires — all with FoodSafePal.

Why People Just Like You Choose FoodSafePal

So easy to use and very clear instructions!

This site made getting my card so easy! It’s easy to navigate, short, sweet and straight to the point! All of your necessary information provided in a quick course. Definitely would recommend to anyone getting their card.

Taylor Michael

Excellent Course

This was an excellent course and you got knowledge checked after each time. I also like have the option to get a food handlers card mailed to me. In 3 years I will be taking this course again.

Alicia A.

Easy Peasy

The course modules are easy to follow along with and keep you entertained enough to not be bored out of your mind!

TYLER BURTON

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I am a visual learner, and their training videos made understanding everything so quick and easy. Highly recommend to anyone it was my first time and I’m glad I picked them.

Michelle Cano

Great Training

This training was quick, easily explained, and easy to navigate. I would definitely recommend this training to anyone!

Allison

Very Informative & Easy To Navigate

This course was super easy to navigate, and I didn’t run into any issues at all. I really appreciated how the short quizzes followed each video… that helped me lock in the info fast. The layout was clean, the videos were clear, and I’m so glad this was available in an online format that’s simple to use. Great job making food safety training this accessible!

Sheri Marshall

Easy and fast

I really appreciated how easy this course was for a busy mom. It let me pause and come back right where I left off. Very simple and informative.

Brittany P

Easy To Use Instructional Course

Fun to watch and learn. The videos were done professionally yet very entertaining. I enjoyed learning and earning my certificate.

Stephen J Alexeichik

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I work in a kitchen in a nursing home. I knew most of the things here in this course, but I learned a couple of new things. The course was long, but it was entertaining to see the person draw out the pictures instead of typical course were you just sit and watch a video.

Nora A Bootzin

No waste of time

If you don’t have a lot of time, this is the route to take. It’s easy to access and straight to the point.

Andrea

Quick, detailed and covered exactly what I needed!

The course was great! Detailed enough to get the points across without information overload. Streamlined, efficient and time saving! I’ve been a pastry chef for years and this was an extremely useful tool for re-certification!

Semaj Thomas

Awesome!!

So convenient to be able to take this test in the comfort of my own home than to drive 30 minutes into town! It also went by faster than I thought and it’s so easy !

Jacqueline H

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I loved the way the whole thing was drawn with sketches. It helped keep me focused and interested the whole time. Great job with explaining everything.

Sommer

Simple, fast and informative

FoodSafePal made is really quick to my food handling certification and it was really affordable. Highly recommend.

Nicholas Mariano

Convenient, Straightforward, Informative

Extremely useful site to obtain quick certification. The information is presently very clearly and concisely; just straight facts with the occasional quiz to keep you on track. Some notetaking is wise even if a lot seems to be common sense.

Jonathan Lee

Easy and convenient

Very easy and convenient to take the course on my phone. It look about an hour and a half for the course.

Sharai

Great

Took me an hour and a half to work on it and it’s cheep and easy to do I recommend it

Itzel

Affordable, informative, and fast

Really affordable and quick to get your certificate. Would highly recommend and use again.

Andrea Mariano

Easy to use

I was able to get my certification easily! Definitely glad I chose FoodSafePal

Kennise Adams

The Best

Thank you so much! Test was easy and well described

Maricruz

An Amazing Experience!

I had such a great time working with FoodSafePal! I learned so much about food and safety and I am ready to apply my knowledge to my work space! Thank you FoodSafePal! You have my deepest thanks!

Avery

Great experience

The test was simple not hard to do I recommend this site to anyone!!

Pedro

Awesome!

Learning was quick and easy but target all the key points! Amazing experience and was able to finish the course in one sitting! Would highly recommend this course!

Sophia Martinez

Test was easy and self explanatory

This is the way to go!!

Nicole Neidlinger

It was super easy!

This was a really nice easy way to get my food handler certificate. Didn’t cost much and only took an. Hour or so.

Isabella Antonio

Quick and easy

This training was very informative and stress free. The time passed quickly and the test was easy

Stormi

Easy to follow and learn

You can go at your pace and rewind or pause to take notes. You can also revisit topics, if needed. The explanations were easy to understand and follow. I prefer this to in-person classes. It is convenient and easy to do.

Jeannine Whitley

Interesting Training

I love that the videos were short, which allowed me to take good notes for the test. It was pretty straight forward and well presented. I can happily say I passed the final test.

Cecilia

Great Training

I needed to renew my certificate last minute and this training saved me. It is extremely through and user friendly.

LaShondra

Simple and to the point!

The class was simple and to the point. Time estimated was 75 minutes and it was exactly that, from start to finish. I’m not bery techy so the ease of using this program was perfect for me.

Cindy Fuentes

Awesome food safety course

This was a fun and very informative food safety course.

B. Alexander

Common Questions About Getting or Renewing Your Alabama Food Handler Card

To get or renew your Alabama food handler card, just complete the training videos and pass the test. The entire process takes about 90 minutes from start to finish. Your card will be issued instantly after you pass.

Alabama has no law that requires a food handler 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 handler 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 period of employment.

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

Your Alabama food handler card is valid for three years from the date you pass the test.

Your Alabama food handler 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.

Yes, Alabama requires you to pass a food safety course accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) to sell foods that don’t require time or temperature control for safety. This training meets the requirements of Alabama’s Cottage Food Law.

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