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Kentucky Food Handlers Card

Some counties In Kentucky, the state does not require a food handlers card for every food worker. A few counties and cities make their own rule, and the local health department can tell you if yours is 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 $9.99.

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Kentucky

Cheapest approved course

$9.99

Learn2Serve, 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 Kentucky rules and coursesWork out when your card expires

Approved Courses in Kentucky

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 Kentucky is Learn2Serve, at $9.99.
  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 requirement. Check with your local health department for county-specific rules.” (360training.com).

Renewing Your Card

Your Kentucky 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 Kentucky Food Handlers Card

Do I need a food handlers card in Kentucky?

Kentucky has no rule for the whole state. An employer can still ask you to get one, and many do.

How much does a Kentucky food handlers card cost?

The cheapest is $9.99. Prices for Kentucky: $9.99 at Learn2Serve, $10 at Always Food Safe, $10 at eFoodHandlers, and $15 at ServSafe.

How long does a Kentucky food handlers card last?

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

Can I get my Kentucky food handlers card online?

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