Food Handler Requirements by State
Food handler requirements in the United States vary by state, county, city and type of food establishment. Some states require food handlers to complete training from an approved provider, while others leave training decisions to local authorities or employers.
Our Food Safety Training Certificate confirms successful completion of food safety education. It may be useful to employers as evidence of training, even where it does not replace a mandatory state or local Food Handler Card.
Where will you work?
Select your state to see requirements and whether this certificate applies.
AL
Alabama
Earning this food safety training certificate strengthens your job applications and shows employers you understand safe food handling. Requirements vary by state and county — check whether an official Food Handler Card is also required where you'll work.
AK
Alaska
Earning this food safety training certificate strengthens your job applications and shows employers you understand safe food handling. Requirements vary by state and county — check whether an official Food Handler Card is also required where you'll work.
AZ
Arizona
Earning this food safety training certificate strengthens your job applications and shows employers you understand safe food handling. Requirements vary by state and county — check whether an official Food Handler Card is also required where you'll work.
AR
Arkansas
Earning this food safety training certificate strengthens your job applications and shows employers you understand safe food handling. Requirements vary by state and county — check whether an official Food Handler Card is also required where you'll work.
CA
California
California generally requires food handlers to obtain a California Food Handler Card from a program approved for California.
CO
Colorado
Earning this food safety training certificate strengthens your job applications and shows employers you understand safe food handling. Requirements vary by state and county — check whether an official Food Handler Card is also required where you'll work.
CT
Connecticut
Earning this food safety training certificate strengthens your job applications and shows employers you understand safe food handling. Requirements vary by state and county — check whether an official Food Handler Card is also required where you'll work.
DE
Delaware
Earning this food safety training certificate strengthens your job applications and shows employers you understand safe food handling. Requirements vary by state and county — check whether an official Food Handler Card is also required where you'll work.
FL
Florida
Florida requires food employees to be trained; certain counties have additional local rules.
GA
Georgia
Earning this food safety training certificate strengthens your job applications and shows employers you understand safe food handling. Requirements vary by state and county — check whether an official Food Handler Card is also required where you'll work.
HI
Hawaii
Earning this food safety training certificate strengthens your job applications and shows employers you understand safe food handling. Requirements vary by state and county — check whether an official Food Handler Card is also required where you'll work.
ID
Idaho
Earning this food safety training certificate strengthens your job applications and shows employers you understand safe food handling. Requirements vary by state and county — check whether an official Food Handler Card is also required where you'll work.
IL
Illinois
Illinois requires food handlers to complete an ANSI-accredited food handler training program approved for Illinois.
IN
Indiana
Earning this food safety training certificate strengthens your job applications and shows employers you understand safe food handling. Requirements vary by state and county — check whether an official Food Handler Card is also required where you'll work.
IA
Iowa
Earning this food safety training certificate strengthens your job applications and shows employers you understand safe food handling. Requirements vary by state and county — check whether an official Food Handler Card is also required where you'll work.
KS
Kansas
Earning this food safety training certificate strengthens your job applications and shows employers you understand safe food handling. Requirements vary by state and county — check whether an official Food Handler Card is also required where you'll work.
KY
Kentucky
Earning this food safety training certificate strengthens your job applications and shows employers you understand safe food handling. Requirements vary by state and county — check whether an official Food Handler Card is also required where you'll work.
LA
Louisiana
Earning this food safety training certificate strengthens your job applications and shows employers you understand safe food handling. Requirements vary by state and county — check whether an official Food Handler Card is also required where you'll work.
ME
Maine
Earning this food safety training certificate strengthens your job applications and shows employers you understand safe food handling. Requirements vary by state and county — check whether an official Food Handler Card is also required where you'll work.
MD
Maryland
Earning this food safety training certificate strengthens your job applications and shows employers you understand safe food handling. Requirements vary by state and county — check whether an official Food Handler Card is also required where you'll work.
MA
Massachusetts
Earning this food safety training certificate strengthens your job applications and shows employers you understand safe food handling. Requirements vary by state and county — check whether an official Food Handler Card is also required where you'll work.
MI
Michigan
Earning this food safety training certificate strengthens your job applications and shows employers you understand safe food handling. Requirements vary by state and county — check whether an official Food Handler Card is also required where you'll work.
MN
Minnesota
Earning this food safety training certificate strengthens your job applications and shows employers you understand safe food handling. Requirements vary by state and county — check whether an official Food Handler Card is also required where you'll work.
MS
Mississippi
Earning this food safety training certificate strengthens your job applications and shows employers you understand safe food handling. Requirements vary by state and county — check whether an official Food Handler Card is also required where you'll work.
MO
Missouri
Earning this food safety training certificate strengthens your job applications and shows employers you understand safe food handling. Requirements vary by state and county — check whether an official Food Handler Card is also required where you'll work.
MT
Montana
Earning this food safety training certificate strengthens your job applications and shows employers you understand safe food handling. Requirements vary by state and county — check whether an official Food Handler Card is also required where you'll work.
NE
Nebraska
Earning this food safety training certificate strengthens your job applications and shows employers you understand safe food handling. Requirements vary by state and county — check whether an official Food Handler Card is also required where you'll work.
NV
Nevada
Earning this food safety training certificate strengthens your job applications and shows employers you understand safe food handling. Requirements vary by state and county — check whether an official Food Handler Card is also required where you'll work.
NH
New Hampshire
Earning this food safety training certificate strengthens your job applications and shows employers you understand safe food handling. Requirements vary by state and county — check whether an official Food Handler Card is also required where you'll work.
NJ
New Jersey
Earning this food safety training certificate strengthens your job applications and shows employers you understand safe food handling. Requirements vary by state and county — check whether an official Food Handler Card is also required where you'll work.
NM
New Mexico
Earning this food safety training certificate strengthens your job applications and shows employers you understand safe food handling. Requirements vary by state and county — check whether an official Food Handler Card is also required where you'll work.
NY
New York
New York does not have a statewide food handler card requirement, but New York City and some counties have local rules.
NC
North Carolina
Earning this food safety training certificate strengthens your job applications and shows employers you understand safe food handling. Requirements vary by state and county — check whether an official Food Handler Card is also required where you'll work.
ND
North Dakota
Earning this food safety training certificate strengthens your job applications and shows employers you understand safe food handling. Requirements vary by state and county — check whether an official Food Handler Card is also required where you'll work.
OH
Ohio
Earning this food safety training certificate strengthens your job applications and shows employers you understand safe food handling. Requirements vary by state and county — check whether an official Food Handler Card is also required where you'll work.
OK
Oklahoma
Earning this food safety training certificate strengthens your job applications and shows employers you understand safe food handling. Requirements vary by state and county — check whether an official Food Handler Card is also required where you'll work.
OR
Oregon
Earning this food safety training certificate strengthens your job applications and shows employers you understand safe food handling. Requirements vary by state and county — check whether an official Food Handler Card is also required where you'll work.
PA
Pennsylvania
Earning this food safety training certificate strengthens your job applications and shows employers you understand safe food handling. Requirements vary by state and county — check whether an official Food Handler Card is also required where you'll work.
RI
Rhode Island
Earning this food safety training certificate strengthens your job applications and shows employers you understand safe food handling. Requirements vary by state and county — check whether an official Food Handler Card is also required where you'll work.
SC
South Carolina
Earning this food safety training certificate strengthens your job applications and shows employers you understand safe food handling. Requirements vary by state and county — check whether an official Food Handler Card is also required where you'll work.
SD
South Dakota
Earning this food safety training certificate strengthens your job applications and shows employers you understand safe food handling. Requirements vary by state and county — check whether an official Food Handler Card is also required where you'll work.
TN
Tennessee
Earning this food safety training certificate strengthens your job applications and shows employers you understand safe food handling. Requirements vary by state and county — check whether an official Food Handler Card is also required where you'll work.
TX
Texas
Texas generally requires food handlers to complete a course accredited by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).
UT
Utah
Earning this food safety training certificate strengthens your job applications and shows employers you understand safe food handling. Requirements vary by state and county — check whether an official Food Handler Card is also required where you'll work.
VT
Vermont
Earning this food safety training certificate strengthens your job applications and shows employers you understand safe food handling. Requirements vary by state and county — check whether an official Food Handler Card is also required where you'll work.
VA
Virginia
Earning this food safety training certificate strengthens your job applications and shows employers you understand safe food handling. Requirements vary by state and county — check whether an official Food Handler Card is also required where you'll work.
WA
Washington
Earning this food safety training certificate strengthens your job applications and shows employers you understand safe food handling. Requirements vary by state and county — check whether an official Food Handler Card is also required where you'll work.
WV
West Virginia
Earning this food safety training certificate strengthens your job applications and shows employers you understand safe food handling. Requirements vary by state and county — check whether an official Food Handler Card is also required where you'll work.
WI
Wisconsin
Earning this food safety training certificate strengthens your job applications and shows employers you understand safe food handling. Requirements vary by state and county — check whether an official Food Handler Card is also required where you'll work.
WY
Wyoming
Earning this food safety training certificate strengthens your job applications and shows employers you understand safe food handling. Requirements vary by state and county — check whether an official Food Handler Card is also required where you'll work.
DC
Washington, D.C.
Earning this food safety training certificate strengthens your job applications and shows employers you understand safe food handling. Requirements vary by state and county — check whether an official Food Handler Card is also required where you'll work.