Minnesota Food Handler Card · ANAB-Accredited Training

Get or Renew Your Minnesota Food Handler Card

Finish in 90 minutes on any device.

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

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How to Earn Your Minnesota Food Handler Card

1

Enroll

Takes seconds

Check out in a few clicks — quick and secure, and your course opens the moment you pay.

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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Does Minnesota Require a Food Handler Card?

No — Minnesota 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 Like You Choose FoodSafePal

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4.9 out of 5 stars (based on 750 reviews)

Great Training!!!

10/31/26

This training was super easy to follow and easy to understand. I highly recommend if you need to get your Food Handlers License.

lbaker2000
Houston, TX

Fun 🙂

10/31/26

Interactive, straight forward, and sets you up to actually pass the test at the end. 😉

Eddy
Hayward, CA

Comprehensive Program

10/30/26

Great material, solid practice test. My only complaint is when trying to log for the actual exam I was forced to change my Google account password even though my email is yahoo. That was a time waste and very frustrating.

Jessica White
Minneapolis, MN

Response from FoodSafePal® Food Manager Certification

Thanks Jessica! We’re glad you found the material and practice test helpful. Sorry about the frustration at the exam login — FoodSafePal never asks for a Google password, so that prompt came from your browser rather than from us. We’ve since tightened the exam login flow so it can’t happen again. Congrats on earning your food manager certification!

A lot of information to know

10/29/26

Great training. Tough exam for me though – wording of questions are tricky. I thought sure I had failed the first attempt, but no I passed it, thankfully!!!

Debra
Chicago, IL

Response from FoodSafePal® Food Manager Certification

Thanks Debra! We’re glad you found the training helpful and felt prepared for a challenging exam. It’s great to hear you were able to work through the questions and pass on your first attempt. Congrats on getting food manager certified!

Thorough and accurate training

10/29/26

Easy to follow this training and it did a good job of preparing you for the test

Jerry
Phoenix, AZ

Response from FoodSafePal® Food Manager Certification

Thanks Jerry! It’s great to hear you felt prepared for the test after the training. Congrats on getting certified!

Good experience

10/26/26

This is a very good course for people who have never worked in the food industry or the healthcare industry. It is simple and easy to understand.

Sally
Houston, TX

Response from FoodSafePal® Food Manager Certification

Thank you Sally! It’s great to hear about your experience, especially if you’re new to foodservice in healthcare. Congrats on passing the exam!

Common Questions About Getting or Renewing Your Minnesota Food Handler Card

To get or renew your Minnesota 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.

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

However, many Minnesota food establishments have a strong food safety culture and still require the training for their staff before or shortly after employment.

Additionally, Minnesota nursing homes and other healthcare facilities rely on food handler training to ensure their dietary staff know how to handle food safely and prevent foodborne illnesses.

And even though Minnesota doesn’t require a food handler card, earning one can make it easier to land your next foodservice gig or earn a higher wage.

Your FoodSafePal food handler card will be valid throughout Minnesota.

Your Minnesota 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.

Your Minnesota food handler card is valid for three years from the date you earn it.

Minnesota requires the completion of a state-sponsored food safety course, but there is no law requiring food handler training before opening a cottage food business. However, this training is highly recommended as it increases customer’s trust, expands selling opportunities, and may lower insurance costs. Learn more about Minnesota’s cottage food law here.

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