When getting a food handler card, make sure it is approved in Oregon. There are a number of fake online courses saying they are approved in Oregon that are not, so be sure to get your card from one of the providers below.
Food Handler Cards
- Food service workers are required to obtain a food handler card within 30 days of beginning work.
- The cost of the card is $10.00 and the card is valid for three years.
- Food handler cards issued in any county are valid throughout Oregon.
- If you have a valid food manager training certificate, it is accepted in lieu of a food handler card.
- Food handler cards issued in other states are not valid in Oregon.
Help! I've lost my card! The food handler provider website isn't working! My card didn't print!
To get a replacement food handler card you will need to contact the Local Environmental Health Office where you originally took the test. They will be able to issue a duplicate card for $5.00.
If you took the class online, you will need to contact the provider directly from the list below with your questions/problems.
Each provider has contact information on their page that you can use to solve issues around online payment, printing, etc...
How can I get a card?
If you are interested in obtaining a food handler card, you may contact the Local Environmental Health Office in your area or take another approved class from the list below.
Approved providers for Food Handler Certification
Online:
By mail:
Oregon Restaurant and Lodging Association Food Handler by Mail certification
At your workplace:
OnSite Food Handler Education. Provides food handler class and certification at your work site.
Contact: Bob Anderson, 541-466-3419.
For Child Care Providers
http://www.ccdsmetro.org/handlers.asp
Unapproved providers
Cards issued through these companies are NOT approved in Oregon:
- oregonfoodhandlers - Safe Way Certifications (Austin, TX)
- statefoodsafety - State Food Safety
- foodsafetyinstituteofamerica
- learn2serve.com/Florida-Food-Handler
- oregonfoodhandlercoursesonline
- safewayclasses.com/about/en/foodhandler
- safewayclasses.com/?site=www.myoregonfoodhandler
- 360training
View the Food Handler Program Rules-OAR 333-175.