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How to Get or Renew Your Colorado Food Handler Card

1. Enroll

Register and checkout in a few clicks — it’s quick and secure. This training is approved by Colorado.

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 Colorado Food Handlers Card and Certificate. You can also upgrade to have a professionally printed copy mailed to you.

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Does Colorado Require a Food Handler Card?

No — Colorado 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!

    04/10/25

    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
    Chelsea, AL

  • Excellent Course

    03/25/25

    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.
    Phoenix, AZ

  • Easy Peasy

    05/11/25

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

    TYLER BURTON
    Minot, ND

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    05/07/25

    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
    Huntington Beach, CA

  • Great Training

    05/29/25

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

    Allison
    Albertville, AL

  • Very Informative & Easy To Navigate

    05/29/25

    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
    Eufaula, AL

  • Easy and fast

    05/30/25

    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
    Cullman, AL

  • Easy To Use Instructional Course

    05/18/25

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

    Stephen J Alexeichik
    Honeoye Falls, NY

  • Review of the food handler course

    05/30/25

    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
    Appleton, WI

  • No waste of time

    05/20/25

    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
    New Albany, OH

  • Quick, detailed and covered exactly what I needed!

    05/16/25

    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
    Honolulu, HI

  • Awesome!!

    05/12/25

    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
    Kea‘au, HI

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    05/23/25

    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
    Aurora, CO

  • Simple, fast and informative

    04/14/25

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

    Nicholas Mariano
    Loveland, CO

  • Convenient, Straightforward, Informative

    04/08/25

    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
    Cerritos, CA

  • Easy and convenient

    01/27/25

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

    Sharai
    Houston, TX

  • Great

    04/09/25

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

    Itzel
    Costa Mesa, CA

  • Affordable, informative, and fast

    04/15/25

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

    Andrea Mariano
    Loveland, CO

  • Easy to use

    04/30/25

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

    Kennise Adams
    Forest, OH

  • The Best

    05/02/25

    Thank you so much! Test was easy and well described

    Maricruz
    Milwaukee, WI

  • An Amazing Experience!

    04/29/25

    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
    Kailua-Kona, HI

  • Great experience

    04/29/25

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

    Pedro
    Phoenix, AZ

  • Awesome!

    04/22/25

    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
    Phoenix, AZ

  • Test was easy and self explanatory

    04/22/25

    This is the way to go!!

    Nicole Neidlinger
    Evansville, IN

  • It was super easy!

    04/18/25

    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
    Chicago, IL

  • Quick and easy

    03/24/25

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

    Stormi
    Abilene, TX

  • Easy to follow and learn

    03/21/25

    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
    Birmingham, AL

  • Interesting Training

    02/18/25

    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
    Victoria, TX

  • Great Training

    02/14/25

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

    LaShondra
    Dallas, TX

  • Simple and to the point!

    01/13/25

    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
    Gatesville, TX

  • Awesome food safety course

    05/30/25

    This was a fun and very informative food safety course.

    B. Alexander
    Huntsville, AL

Common Questions About Getting Your Colorado Food Handlers Card

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

Colorado has no law that requires a food handler card to work at a food establishment.

However, Colorado strongly recommends food handler training, and many Colorado food establishments still require it (1).

Additionally, Colorado nursing homes and other healthcare facilities rely on food handler training for their dietary staff to ensure safe food handling practices.

This is especially important since healthcare facilities serve populations highly susceptible to foodborne illnesses, such as older adults and people with conditions like cancer, diabetes, and other diseases that weaken the immune system.

Even if your employer doesn’t require it, earning a food handler card is a great way to boost your resume and maybe even your pay.

Your FoodSafePal Food Handler Card will be valid throughout Colorado, no matter your city or county.

Your Colorado 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.

Your Colorado Food Handlers Card is valid for three years from the date you earn it.

Yes, to sell homemade food, Colorado’s cottage food law requires the completion of an approved food safety training course to start a cottage food business.

This course meets Colorado’s cottage food safety training requirement.

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