Oregon Food Handlers Card
Card needed Food workers in Oregon need a food handlers card no later than 30 days after they start. Expect to pay $10 for one of the four approved online courses, and the card stays valid for three years.
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Where in Oregon do you work?
Oregon
Accredited courses from
$10
eFoodcard, Multnomah County, Oregon Restaurant and Lodging Association, and orfoodhandlers.com, all four approved courses
- Deadline
- Within 30 days of starting work
- Card lasts
- three years
- Card name
- Oregon food handler card
Every course listed is approved for Oregon, and each one gives you the same card as soon as you pass. This site does not issue cards. See the official rule.
Approved Courses in Oregon
eFoodcard
$10
Lasts three years
Start the eFoodcard courseMultnomah County
$10
Lasts three years
Start the Multnomah County courseOregon Restaurant and Lodging Association
$10
Lasts three years
Start the Oregon Restaurant and Lodging Association courseorfoodhandlers.com
$10
Lasts three years
Start the orfoodhandlers.com course
Getting Your Card, Step by Step
- Choose a course that Oregon approves (every course listed here is). The cheapest courses for Oregon cost $10: eFoodcard, Multnomah County, Oregon Restaurant and Lodging Association, and orfoodhandlers.com.
- Read the lessons, then pass the short test. You can stop and come back, and most people are done in one or two hours.
- As soon as you pass, print or save your card, and give your manager a copy.
Here is the rule, word for word: “Food service workers are required to get a food handler card within 30 days of beginning work.” (oregon.gov).
Renewing Your Card
Your Oregon 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 Oregon Food Handlers Card
Do I need a food handlers card in Oregon?
Yes. The state gives you 30 days from your start date to get the card.
How much does an Oregon food handlers card cost?
The cheapest is $10. Prices for Oregon: $10 at eFoodcard, $10 at Multnomah County, $10 at Oregon Restaurant and Lodging Association, and $10 at orfoodhandlers.com.
How long does an Oregon food handlers card last?
You can use it for three years after you get it.
Can I get my Oregon food handlers card online?
Yes. All four Oregon courses are online, and you can print your card as soon as you pass.