Earn Your South Carolina Food Handler Card Fast

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you get a food handlers card in South Carolina?

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

Does South Carolina require a food handlers card?

South Carolina requires that the person in charge at each food establishment earn a food handler card or be a certified food protection manager (CFPM) (1).

Therefore, if you’re employed at one of the following places, you may need to earn a food handler card:

• restaurant
• concession stand
• retail food store
• convenience store
• mobile food stand or truck
• school cafeteria
• licensed daycare home or facility
• healthcare facility, such as a nursing home, assisted living facility, or hospital

Because food handler training costs less and can be completed faster than becoming a CFPM, many food establishments prefer the former.

The person in charge is the one who is responsible for a foodservice operation at the time of a health inspection.

They play an important role in monitoring other employee activities and ensuring that everyone follows established policies to reduce the risk of foodborne illness.

The person in charge must be present at all times during the operation, so food establishments often require multiple or all employees to earn a food handler card to ensure adequate employee coverage.

Beyond traditional food establishments, South Carolina nursing homes and other healthcare facilities rely on food handler training to train their dietary staff.

Will my South Carolina Food Handler Card be valid throughout South Carolina?

Your FoodSafePal food handler card will be valid throughout South Carolina, no matter your county or city.

How long is a food handlers card good for in South Carolina?

Your South Carolina Food Handler Card is valid for three years from the date you earn it.