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West Virginia Food Handlers Card

Some counties In West Virginia, the state does not require a food handlers card for every food worker. If you work in Cabell 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 $10.

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West Virginia

Accredited courses from

$10

Always Food Safe and eFoodHandlers, two of three 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 West Virginia rules and coursesWork out when your card expires

Approved Courses in West Virginia

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 courses for West Virginia cost $10: Always Food Safe and eFoodHandlers.
  3. When you pass, print your certificate. That is your card, and it lasts three years.

Here is the rule, word for word: “Employees must obtain a valid food service worker card within thirty (30) days of hire.” (cabellhealth.org).

Renewing Your Card

Your West Virginia 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 West Virginia Food Handlers Card

Do I need a food handlers card in West Virginia?

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

How much does a West Virginia food handlers card cost?

The cheapest is $10. Prices for West Virginia: $10 at Always Food Safe, $10 at eFoodHandlers, and $15 at ServSafe.

How long does a West Virginia food handlers card last?

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

Can I get my West Virginia food handlers card online?

Yes. All three West Virginia courses are online, and you can print your card as soon as you pass.