Get your food handler or alcohol server training 100% online. Designed for TX, CA, NM, FL, AZ & WV — ANAB accreditation in progress. Instant certificate download once approved.
🏗️ Built to ANAB CFP 3-2023 standards
DSHS application in progress — here’s exactly where we are:
- Course built to ANAB CFP 3-2023 standards
- DSHS accreditation application submitted
- State review & approvalIn progress
- Certificates officially recognized
How it works
A focused 2-hour training. No classroom. No waiting.
Choose your course
Pick food handler ($7.99), alcohol server ($9.99), or bundle both and save ($14.99).
Pay securely
One-time payment via Stripe. No subscriptions. No hidden fees. Instant access.
Complete the training
Work through engaging modules at your own pace. Fully bilingual — English & Spanish.
Pass the exam
Take the short quiz. Score 70%+ to pass. Unlimited attempts — retake as needed.
Download your certificate
Instant PDF download. Valid 2–3 years depending on state. Official recognition pending final accreditation approval.
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Optimized for phones. Complete your certification from anywhere, any time.
English & Spanish
Full bilingual support — switch languages anytime during the course.
Employer Verified
Every FoodCardNow certificate includes a unique ID that employers can verify instantly at foodcardnow.com/verify.
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Manage your team's certifications in one place. Bulk enrollment, roster tracking, and instant verification.
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Food Handler Certification Guides
Everything you need to know about food handler certifications — by state, by role, and how to get certified in under 2 hours.
How Long Does a Food Handler Card Last? (2025 Guide by State)
Texas: 2 years. California, Illinois, Arizona, Utah, Hawaii: 3 years. Find out your state's expiration rules and how to renew.
Texas Food Handler Card Requirements (2025)
Who needs one, DSHS rules, 60-day hire deadline, cost comparison, and how to get certified online in under 2 hours.
Food Handler Card vs Food Manager Certification
Not sure which you need? Handler cards take 2 hrs and cost $7.99. Manager certs take 16 hrs and cost $100–$250. Here's who needs which.
Get certified today
No subscription. No hidden fees. Pay once, get certified, stay compliant for 2–3 years depending on your state. Every purchase is backed by our 24-hour money-back guarantee.
Sample Certificate — Your certificate will look like this
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State of Texas
Texas Food Handler Card
Maria Garcia
Issued
May 25, 2026
Expires
May 25, 2028
Cert #
TX-SAMPLE
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Valid · 2–3 YearsPrintable PDF + digital wallet card · Valid 2–3 years depending on state
Food Handler
- 6 learning modules
- Designed as a 2-hour training (TX DSHS requirement)
- 30-question final exam
- Printable certificate
- Valid 2–3 years depending on state
- EN + ES bilingual
- Unlimited retakes
Full refund if course not started. No refund after 50% course completion.
⚠️ Accreditation Pending — Certificates are issued for training purposes. Official recognition in your state requires final regulatory approval. Check with your employer or local health authority.
Bundle
Both certifications + savings
Save $3 vs. buying separately
- Food Handler + Alcohol Server
- 11 learning modules
- Both certificates included
- Valid 2–3 years depending on state
- EN + ES bilingual
- Unlimited retakes
- Priority support
⏳ Bundle temporarily unavailable — includes Alcohol Server course (TABC approval pending)
Alcohol Server
⏳ TABC Approval Pending — This course is not yet available for purchase. Join the notify list to be alerted when it's approved.
- 5 learning modules
- Designed as a 2-hour training
- 10-question final exam
- Printable certificate
- Valid 2–3 years depending on state
- EN + ES bilingual
- Unlimited retakes
Harassment Prevention
California & Texas workplace harassment prevention. Required for managers in CA. Covers FEHA, TCHRA, bystander intervention.
⏳ Approval Pending — This course is not yet available for purchase. Join the notify list to be alerted when it's approved.
- 5 learning modules
- 60 minutes of content
- 20-question final exam
- Printable certificate
- Valid 2 years
- EN + ES bilingual
- Unlimited retakes
* Certificates issued upon DSHS accreditation approval, expected in the coming months.
Employers can verify any certificate instantly
Every FoodCardNow certificate has a unique ID. Verify at foodcardnow.com/verify in seconds.
Restaurant / Team Plan
Buy certifications for your whole team
Food Handler
$6.99/cert
save $1
Alcohol Server
$8.99/cert
save $1
Bundle
$12.99/cert
save $2
Minimum 5 employees · We send payment links & track completion for you
Employer Certificate Verification
Instantly verify any FoodCardNow certificate online
* FoodCardNow is a private training provider. Official Texas DSHS permit application in progress.
* DSHS accreditation pending. Certificates are issued for training purposes; official recognition requires final regulatory approval. Check with your employer or local health authority. Learn more
DSHS Accreditation Pending
No certificates will be issued until this course is officially approved by DSHS. You can complete the course now and receive your certificate once we're approved — expected in the coming months. Join our notify list and we'll email you the moment we're officially live.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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