Always Food Safe® • Food Handler Training Certification

Online Food Handler Certification

ANAB accredited Food Handler training you can complete in about 1–2 hours—100% online, from any device.

Perfect for restaurant, café, food truck, grocery, school, and healthcare staff.

ANSI‑ANAB Accredited
1–2 Hour Course
Instant Certificate
Free Retest

$12.95
Course & Exam Included

Get certified in food safety—fast, easy, and fully online.

Learn on your schedule and download your Food Handler certificate the same day.

Fast & Flexible

Complete the course in about 1–2 hours from your phone, tablet, or laptop—no time off required.

Accredited & Approved

ANAB‑accredited training that meets food handler requirements in many states and local jurisdictions.

Instant Proof

Pass the exam and instantly download your certificate and wallet card for your employer or inspector.

Taking an online food handler course on a laptop

Designed for Busy Food Service Staff

The Always Food Safe Food Handler course uses clear, practical training built around real foodservice tasks—so you can quickly apply what you learn on every shift.

  • Short modules that fit between prep, service, and cleanup.
  • Interactive questions that reinforce key safety rules.
  • Engaging content that works for first‑time and experienced workers.

What You’ll Learn

The course covers all essential food safety topics required for a Food Handler card.

  1. Introduction to Food Safety – Why food safety matters and how it protects guests and your job.
  2. Preventing Foodborne Illness – Common pathogens, symptoms, and how to prevent contamination.
  3. Personal Hygiene – Proper handwashing, glove use, and staying home when sick.
  4. Time & Temperature Control – Safe cooking, hot and cold holding, cooling, and reheating.
  5. Cross‑Contamination Prevention – Keeping raw and ready‑to‑eat foods safely separated.
  6. Cleaning & Sanitizing – Effective cleaning routines for equipment, utensils, and surfaces.
  7. Pest Awareness – Spotting signs of pests and keeping food areas protected.

Who This Course Is For

Ideal for anyone who works with food, including:

  • Restaurant, café, and bar staff
  • Catering and banquet employees
  • Food truck and concession operators
  • Grocery, deli, and bakery employees
  • School, childcare, and healthcare food service workers
  • Anyone starting a job in foodservice

How It Works

  1. Register Online: Select your state and enroll in the correct version to meet local rules.
  2. Complete the Course: Work through short modules at your own pace on any device.
  3. Pass the Exam: Achieve the passing score (free retest included if you need another try).
  4. Download Your Certificate: Instantly access your Food Handler certificate and wallet card.

Most learners finish everything and receive their certificate the same day.

State‑Specific Compliance

This course is designed to meet state and local Food Handler requirements and is recognized by health departments.

What Students Are Saying

“The course was straightforward and informative. I got my certificate the same day!”
ite style=”font-style:normal;color:#9ca3af;”>— Jamie L., Restaurant Server

“Affordable and convenient. I finished on my phone between shifts and downloaded my card instantly.”
ite style=”font-style:normal;color:#9ca3af;”>— Carlos M., Food Truck Owner

Trusted by Foodservice Teams & Industry Partners Across the U.S.


Get Your Food Handler Card Today

Enroll in the approved Food Handler course, and get certified in as little as one hour from your phone or computer.


Register & Certify Today

$12.95
Course & Exam Included

Join thousands of foodservice workers who’ve earned their Food Handler card online with Always Food Safe.


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