Arizona Food Handler Course
ANSI Accredited Online Training
- 1.5 hour, Self-Paced Online Course
- Mobile Friendly Course!
- Printable Official Food Card - Valid 3 years
Food Handler Training Course - Arizona
We offer food handler training an ANSI accredited program in English. It takes about 1.5 hours to complete, there is a 40 question final exam, and you can immediately print your food handler card.
Arizona Food Handler
Online Training
Our food handler safety course covers the importance of safe food handling and sanitation and is for anyone that works in food preparation, storage, or service.
Food Handler Program - Arizona
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This online food handler certificate course focuses on safe food preparation and handling techniques and is intended for anyone that works in food preparation, storage, or service.
The course content is based on the the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Code. Upon completion of the course, you can immediately print your food handler certificate and wallet card.
This Food Handlers - Safety First Principles course was developed by National Registry of Food Safety Professionals for Food Handlers. This course is accredited by ANSI and is accepted by law in Arizona .
Course Features
This food handler safety course takes about 1 1/2 hours to complete and is available in English & Spanish with full audio narration.
Our training course works on all computer devices including: smart phones, tablets, laptops, and PCs. If needed, you can conveniently switch back and forth between your phone (or tablet) and your computer, while taking the course, and you will always be returned to your most recent progress. Once you create an account you can log in from any computer or mobile device and train any time, anywhere.
You have 6 months from enrollment to complete this course. You can log in and out of your training account and your place in the course will be saved.
After successfully completing this course and 40 question multiple choice final exam (you must get a 70% to pass), you will be able to immediately print your official certificate.
Disponible en español
Intended Learning Objectives
This food handler certificate course will teach you the importance of safe food handling as well as how to properly clean and sanitize your establishment.
This course consists of an introduction, seven lessons, and a 40 question multiple choice final exam. Click on each lesson below to view the topics for the intended learning objectives in that lesson.
Introduction
- Introduction to Food Handler Training
Lesson 1 - Microbiology and Illness
- Biological Contamination
- Food Allergies and Intolerance
- Bacteria
- Time and Temperature Control for Safety Foods
Lesson 2 - Contamination and Prevention of Illness
- Causes of Contamination
- Preventing Bacterial Contamination
Lesson 3 - Controlling Time and Temperature
- How to Keep Food Out of the Danger Zone
- Checking Temperatures
Lesson 4 - Preparing and Presenting Food
- Cooking
- Spoilage and Preservation
- Delivery and Storage
- Food Rotation
Lesson 5 - Personal Hygiene
- Personal Hygiene
- Hand Washing
- Reporting Illness
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Simple Safety Precautions
Lesson 6 - Pests
- Pests and Pets
Lesson 7 - Preventing Problems
- Preventing Problems
Final Exam
- 40 Multiple Choice Questions
Food Handler Certificate
Your food handler card is available to print or save immediately after you complete the course and it will be emailed to you. Your completion data will also be uploaded to National Registry of Food Safety Professionals.
Your printable certificate includes 3 parts: a Certificate of Completion, a wallet card, and a part for your employer to keep on file.
Your certificate is valid for 3 years from the date of completion in the state of Arizona .
Food Handler Safety - Arizona Recognized Training
This National Registry of Food Safety Professionals is ANSI accredited and accepted in:
- Gila County
- - All food employees must obtain food service worker certificate within 30 days of hiring.
- Maricopa County
- - Food Employee Certificates are required for employment.
- Mohave County
- - Food Handler Cards are required within 30 days of employment.
- Pinal County
- - Food Handler Permits are required within 30 days of employment.
- Yavapai County
- - Food Worker Certificate Required within 30 days of employment.
For information on a county not listed above, please contact the county health department.
View NRFSP's ANSI Accreditation here.
View NRFSP's Food Handler Course Candidate Information here.
View NRFSP's Food Handler Course Appeals and Complaints Process.