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Arizona Food Handlers Card

Some counties In Arizona, the state does not require a food handlers card for every food worker. If you work in Maricopa County, you must have one. In other places, many employers still ask new workers to get one. The good news: it is a short online course, and the cheapest costs $7.95.

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Where in Arizona do you work?

Arizona

Cheapest approved course

$7.95

Premier Food Safety, one of four approved courses

Deadline
No statewide deadline
Card lasts
three years
Card name
Accredited food handler card

Each course is accredited and gives you its certificate as soon as you pass. This site does not issue cards.

All Arizona rules and coursesWork out when your card expires

Approved Courses in Arizona

Getting Your Card, Step by Step

  1. Check with your manager first. The local health department can also say if a card is needed where you work.
  2. If you do need one, pick a course that ANAB (the national group that checks these courses) has approved. The cheapest course for Arizona is Premier Food Safety, at $7.95.
  3. When you pass, print your certificate. That is your card, and it lasts three years.

Here is the rule, word for word: “No statewide food handler card requirement. Requirements vary by county — check with your local health department.” (360training.com).

Where a County Sets the Rule

One county here makes its own rules: Maricopa County. Before paying for a course, open the county page.

Renewing Your Card

Your Arizona card is good for three years from the day you pass. To get a new one, you take the same course and test again. Many people go back to the course company they used the first time. Type the date on your card into the renewal date tool to see the day it runs out.

Common Questions About the Arizona Food Handlers Card

Do I need a food handlers card in Arizona?

Arizona has no rule for the whole state. You do need one if you work in Maricopa County. An employer can still ask you to get one, and many do.

How much does an Arizona food handlers card cost?

The cheapest is $7.95. Prices for Arizona: $7.95 at Premier Food Safety, $9.99 at Learn2Serve, $10 at Always Food Safe, and $15 at ServSafe.

How long does an Arizona food handlers card last?

You can use it for three years after you get it.

Can I get my Arizona food handlers card online?

Yes. All four Arizona courses are online, and you can print your card as soon as you pass.