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New York Food Handlers Card

Some counties In New York, the state does not require a food handlers card for every food worker. If you work in New York City, Orleans County or Livingston 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 $9.99.

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New York

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 New York rules and coursesWork out when your card expires

Approved Courses in New York

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 New York 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, but Orleans County, Livingston County, and New York City require it.” (foodsafepal.com).

Renewing Your Card

Your New York 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 New York Food Handlers Card

Do I need a food handlers card in New York?

New York has no rule for the whole state. You do need one if you work in New York City, Orleans County or Livingston County. An employer can still ask you to get one, and many do.

How much does a New York food handlers card cost?

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

How long does a New York food handlers card last?

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

Can I get my New York food handlers card online?

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