A free, trusted resource helping food service professionals, bakery owners, and restaurant teams navigate food handler certification in all 50 states.
FoodHandlerCert.org was built for the people who feed America — the pastry chefs, bakery owners, line cooks, catering managers, and food truck operators who need clear, reliable information about food handler certification without wading through confusing government websites.
Food safety certification requirements vary dramatically from state to state, and even county to county. What's required in California is different from Texas. What costs $15 in one state is free in another. Getting this wrong can mean fines, failed health inspections, or worse.
Our free state-by-state guide brings all of that together in one place — so you can find your requirements, pick an approved course, and get your team certified quickly and confidently.
We understand the food service industry. Whether you run a bakery, a restaurant, or a food truck, this guide is written for you — not lawyers.
Every state has different rules. We maintain up-to-date information on certification requirements, costs, and approved providers for all 50 states.
No fluff. Find your state, see the requirements, pick a course, get certified. Most courses take 2–4 hours and let you print a certificate the same day.
We are not affiliated with any certification provider. Our course recommendations are based on public approval status, not paid placement.
FoodHandlerCert.org provides general educational information only. Food safety requirements change frequently and vary by state, county, and even employer. Always verify current requirements directly with your local health department before relying on any information on this site.
We are not affiliated with the ServSafe program, StateFoodSafety, or any other certification provider. Course listings are based on publicly available approval information.
Use our free state-by-state guide to find requirements, costs, approved courses, and how to get your food handler card fast.
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