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South Carolina Food Handlers Card

Person in charge only In South Carolina, every food business needs one trained person in charge on each shift. Other workers do not need a card by state law, though many employers ask for one. Prices for a course that counts begin at $10, and the certificate is good for three years.

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South Carolina

Accredited courses from

$10

Always Food Safe, eFoodHandlers, and StateFoodSafety, three of four approved courses

Deadline
No statewide deadline
Card lasts
three years
Card name
person in charge credential

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

All South Carolina rules and coursesWork out when your card expires

Approved Courses in South Carolina

Getting Your Card, Step by Step

  1. Ask your manager if you will ever be the person in charge of a shift. The person in charge needs this one: person in charge credential.
  2. Take an approved course online. The cheapest courses for South Carolina cost $10: Always Food Safe, eFoodHandlers, and StateFoodSafety.
  3. Print the certificate and keep it at work where an inspector can see it.

Here is the rule, word for word: “South Carolina now requires that there must always be a Person in Charge on premise at all times with either a Food Protection Manager certification” (servsafe.com).

Renewing Your Card

Your South Carolina 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 South Carolina Food Handlers Card

Do all food workers in South Carolina need a card?

No. The South Carolina rule is one trained person in charge on every shift. Nobody else needs a card under state law, but employers often ask for it.

How much does a South Carolina food handlers card cost?

The cheapest is $10. Prices for South Carolina: $10 at Always Food Safe, $10 at eFoodHandlers, $10 at StateFoodSafety, and $15 at ServSafe.

How long does a South Carolina food handlers card last?

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

Can I get my South Carolina food handlers card online?

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