Food Handler District of Columbia

District of Columbia FOOD HANDLER CARD

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4.9

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23,333 reviews
4.9
4.9 out of 5 stars (based on 23,333 reviews)
Excellent92%
Very good6%
Average1%
Poor0%
Terrible1%

Easily Understandable

June 12, 2025

Good course and user friendly

Brooks

No Title

June 12, 2025

Sibylle

One simple word...

June 12, 2025

Great

Arthur

It was knowledgeable

June 12, 2025

Charrie

No Title

June 12, 2025

Alyssa P.

No Title

June 12, 2025

Jesus S.

Understood

June 12, 2025

Great!

Charles

No Title

June 12, 2025

Charles

No Title

June 12, 2025

Charles

Very informative

June 12, 2025

The course was informative and easy to follow.

Orlena P.

No Title

June 12, 2025

aditi

No Title

June 12, 2025

Hannah K.

Good Course

June 12, 2025

Course was informative and taught me what I needed 🙂

Kira G.

Great website

June 12, 2025

very educational helped me a lot

morgaen

Easy

June 12, 2025

Fast and easy

Toni S.

Thank You

June 12, 2025

I learned a lot. The course was straightforward. You can finish in 1 day if you want.

Freddie A.

No Title

June 12, 2025

Reese

No Title

June 12, 2025

this food handler training was very informative and the real life videos help make it more enjoyable to listen and it was easy to retain the information

Edith M.

Food handler

June 12, 2025

Es una experiencia muy interesante aprender uno de todo lo que tiene que hacer en un negocio de comida

Joaquin S.

Painless

June 12, 2025

This was lengthy but it didn’t have to be, I was just extra attentive to the modules. It was really easy!

Tiffany H.
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Food Handler

food handlers card
4.9
5/5
ratings

Food Handler Reviews

4.9

star (2)
23,333 reviews
4.9
4.9 out of 5 stars (based on 23,333 reviews)
Excellent92%
Very good6%
Average1%
Poor0%
Terrible1%

Easily Understandable

June 12, 2025

Good course and user friendly

Brooks

No Title

June 12, 2025

Sibylle

One simple word...

June 12, 2025

Great

Arthur

It was knowledgeable

June 12, 2025

Charrie

No Title

June 12, 2025

Alyssa P.

No Title

June 12, 2025

Jesus S.

Understood

June 12, 2025

Great!

Charles

No Title

June 12, 2025

Charles

No Title

June 12, 2025

Charles

Very informative

June 12, 2025

The course was informative and easy to follow.

Orlena P.

No Title

June 12, 2025

aditi

No Title

June 12, 2025

Hannah K.

Good Course

June 12, 2025

Course was informative and taught me what I needed 🙂

Kira G.

Great website

June 12, 2025

very educational helped me a lot

morgaen

Easy

June 12, 2025

Fast and easy

Toni S.

Thank You

June 12, 2025

I learned a lot. The course was straightforward. You can finish in 1 day if you want.

Freddie A.

No Title

June 12, 2025

Reese

No Title

June 12, 2025

this food handler training was very informative and the real life videos help make it more enjoyable to listen and it was easy to retain the information

Edith M.

Food handler

June 12, 2025

Es una experiencia muy interesante aprender uno de todo lo que tiene que hacer en un negocio de comida

Joaquin S.

Painless

June 12, 2025

This was lengthy but it didn’t have to be, I was just extra attentive to the modules. It was really easy!

Tiffany H.
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District of Columbia Food Handler Card

OUR CLIENTS

BENEFITS OF TRAINING

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PREVENT

Education is the best tool to prevent, minimize, or eliminate foodborne illnesses and food hazards.

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AWARENESS

Improve critical thinking and decision making to prevent or avoid sticky situations.

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ELIMINATE

Training helps reduce or eliminate food safety hazards before they become major issues.

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MINIMIZE

Be able to recognize, mitigate, reduce or eliminate the risk of improper food safety procedures.

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PRODUCTIVITY

Reducing food safety complaints will create a happier workplace and in turn increase productivity.

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WORKPLACE SATISFACTION

Serving safe food will increase productivity will in turn increase workplace satisfaction.

We proudly provide Food Handler Certificate across District of Columbia, including key counties such as District of Columbia

WHY CHOOSE US

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

The food handler course educates participants on safe food handling, preparation, and service. It includes essential topics such as personal hygiene, avoiding cross-contamination, proper cleaning and sanitizing, preventing foodborne illnesses, and following local health guidelines.

There is no difference—Both terms refer to the document you receive after completing a recognized food safety course. Some counties or employers may refer to it as a “card,” but the certificate serves the same purpose—it proves you’ve completed an approved food safety course.

You’ll need to finish the online course, pass the final exam with a 70% or higher score, and download your proof of completion to earn your certificate. This certificate can be shown to employers or health officials as evidence of your food safety training.

The training takes approximately 1.5 hours to complete. It’s entirely self-paced, so you can take breaks and resume the course whenever convenient.

Once you complete the course and pass the exam, you’ll receive a Food Handler Certificate, which verifies that you’ve been trained in food safety best practices.

Once you enroll, you’ll have unlimited access to the course for 3 months. During that time, you can review the material as often as needed.

The food handler course is officially approved and accredited throughout the District of Columbia. It meets all local food safety requirements and complies with the standards set by D.C. health authorities.

Our course is developed in alignment with the District of Columbia health regulations and is accepted across all city areas. It meets the standards required to issue a valid Food Handler Card.

Choose your preferred language and click “Purchase English” or “Purchase Spanish” to begin. The course is available online anytime and can be accessed on any device.

The course is available in English and Spanish, making it accessible to a diverse workforce.

You’ll have two attempts to pass the final exam at no extra cost. If you don’t pass on your first try, you can review the course material and retake the test when ready.

Employers can take advantage of bulk purchase discounts. After purchase, courses can be easily assigned to staff, and managers gain access to a dashboard to track progress, manage cards, and generate training reports.

The food handler course is ideal for anyone who works with food—whether you’re preparing, serving, or handling ingredients in restaurants, food trucks, or other establishments.

To obtain your District of Columbia Food Handler Card, you must complete an accredited course approved by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB). Once you pass the final exam, you can download your official card as proof of compliance.

You can take the District of Columbia food handler course online. As long as the course is accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB), it is accepted citywide. Our online course meets these requirements and is accessible 24/7 from any device.

Non-potentially hazardous foods, such as baked goods (without cream or custard), jams, jellies, candies, dry mixes, and granola, are allowed. These items must be shelf-stable and not require refrigeration.

The AAA Food Handler Card satisfies the food safety training requirement for the District of Columbia’s Cottage Food Law, provided the course is accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB). The District of Columbia recognizes this certification as fulfilling the necessary training for cottage food operators.

To register as a cottage food producer in Washington, D.C., you must complete a Food Handler certificate from an approved provider like AAA Food Handler that is ANSI accredited. After that, submit an application with details about your business, products, and food safety practices to the D.C. Department of Health.