Earn Your Virginia Food Handler Card Fast
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Earn Your Virginia Food Handler Card Fast and Easily.
You can be confident that your FoodSafePal Food Handler Card is valid and approved by the Virginia Department of Health.
How to Earn Your Virginia Food Handler Card
2. Complete the Course
Train and test in just 90 minutes. Learn through interactive videos. Free test retake if you need it.
3. Get your Card & Certificate
Instantly print, download, or email your wallet-sized food handler card and certificate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get a food handlers card in Virginia?
To earn your Virginia Food Handlers Card, simply watch the videos, and pass the test. You can learn and test in under two hours.
Does Virginia require a food handlers card?
Virginia has no law that requires a food handler card to work at a food establishment.
However, many Virginia food establishments have a strong commitment to food safety and still require their staff to earn a food handler card.
Additionally, many establishments like nursing homes and other healthcare facilities that serve populations highly susceptible to foodborne illnesses rely on food handler training to ensure their dietary staff know how to handle food safely.
Even if your employer doesn’t require it, earning your Virginia food handler card can make it easier to land your next gig or earn a higher wage.
This training is recognized by Virginia for cottage food operators.
Will my Virginia Food Handler Card be valid throughout Virginia?
Your FoodSafePal food handler card will be valid throughout Virginia, no matter your county or city.
How long is a food handlers card good for in Virginia?
Your Virginia Food Handler Card is valid for three years from the date you earn it.
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Earn your Virginia-Approved Food Handler Card Fast & Easily