Georgia
Food Handlers Card

This online course educates food service workers on proper food handling, sanitation, and safety practices. It helps prevent foodborne illness and supports compliance with state regulations.

Food handler training is voluntary for most Georgia food service employees because Georgia does not require an individual statewide food handler card. Employers may still require food safety training as part of their workplace policies. Cottage food operators have separate food safety training requirements under Georgia Department of Agriculture rules.

Georgia does not require a statewide food handler card. If your employer requires food handler training, complete a food safety training course that meets your employer’s requirements. AAA Food Handler offers an online food safety training course with an accredited assessment and a certificate upon completion.

Yes. Georgia does not require a statewide individual food handler card, so online food handler training is generally used when required by an employer or applicable local requirement. For Georgia cottage food operators, the Department of Agriculture requires ANSI-accredited food safety training, and Food Handler training is an accepted option. AAA Food Handler offers online training available 24/7 with an ANAB-accredited exam.

The Course takes approximately 1.5 hours to complete and is entirely self-paced. You’re free to start, pause, and continue whenever it works best for your schedule.

Georgia does not have a statewide food handler card requirement. Employers may choose to require food safety training, and local requirements may also apply. AAA Food Handler provides voluntary food safety training and a certificate that can be provided to an employer as proof of training.

Once you complete the course and achieve a passing score on the final exam, you’ll receive a Food Handler Card that proves you’ve been trained in essential food safety practices.

You will have two opportunities to pass the 40-question final exam. You can review the materials and retake the test at no extra charge.

Select your preferred language—English or Spanish—and click the “Purchase” option to begin your course instantly.

A minimum score of 70% is needed to complete the course successfully and earn your Food Handler Certificate.

Once enrolled, you’ll have full access to the course content for 3 months, allowing plenty of time for review and completion.

The course is available in English and Spanish, making it accessible to a broad range of learners across Georgia.

Businesses can take advantage of bulk discount pricing and use a centralized dashboard to assign courses, track employee progress, and generate compliance reports.

Georgia does not require a statewide food handler card. Local health authorities and employers may have additional training requirements, so check with the applicable county health department or your employer before relying on a voluntary certificate.

Food Handler Certificate offers a centralized platform for owners and supervisors to monitor course progress, keep organized records, and ensure staff consistently follow food safety procedures.

• Reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses
• Enhance understanding of food safety protocols
• Address and correct unsafe handling behaviors
• Lower the chances of health code violations and customer issues
• Improve overall productivity and workplace satisfaction

For official Georgia food safety information, contact the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), Environmental Health Section, and review the current Georgia Food Service Rules and Regulations (Chapter 511-6-1). County Boards of Health may also have supplemental requirements. For cottage food requirements, refer to the Georgia Department of Agriculture’s Cottage Food Program.

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

Yes. Georgia’s Department of Agriculture requires cottage food operators to complete an ANSI-accredited food safety training program. Food Handler training is an accepted option. AAA Food Handler provides online food safety training with access to an ANAB-accredited examination. Check the current Georgia Department of Agriculture requirements to confirm that your training meets the applicable cottage food requirements.

Georgia cottage food operators must complete an ANSI-accredited food safety training program. A Food Handler certificate can satisfy the training requirement when it is issued through an applicable ANSI-accredited program. Georgia’s cottage food requirements are administered by the Georgia Department of Agriculture and may change over time.

No. Georgia does not require a food handler certificate at the state level.

Many employers use food handler training to improve food safety knowledge and prepare for health inspections.

Yes. The exam is accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB).

Georgia does not require a statewide individual food handler card, so online food handler training may be used when training is required by an employer or applicable local requirement. For cottage food operators, Georgia requires completion of an ANSI-accredited food safety training program, and Food Handler training is an accepted option.

Georgia does not specify a statewide expiration period for voluntary food handler certificates. However, an employer, local authority, or training provider may have its own requirements for maintaining or renewing food safety training.