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.

Anyone working with food in restaurants, catering, hotels, food trucks, or other service roles in Georgia should take this course to stay compliant and protect public health.

To obtain your Georgia Food Handlers Card, complete an accredited program approved by the Georgia Department of Public Health or recognized by the ANAB.

Yes! Georgia accepts online food handler courses, provided they are accredited by ANAB or the state approves. Our online course meets these requirements and is available 24/7 for your convenience.

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.

Yes. This program is approved and accredited by ANAB throughout Georgia, including central counties like Fulton. It meets or exceeds all required state food safety guidelines.

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.

Yes. The program, accredited by ANAB, is accepted statewide, including key counties such as Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, and Gwinnett.

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 guidance on food safety rules and regulations in Georgia, contact the Georgia Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Section:
2 Peachtree Street NW, 13th Floor, Atlanta, GA 30303

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.

The AAA Food Handler Card meets the food safety training requirement for Georgia’s Cottage Food Law, provided the course is accredited by the ANAB. Georgia recognizes this certification as fulfilling the necessary training for cottage food operators.

To comply with Georgia’s Cottage Food Law, you must obtain a Food Handler certificate from a training program accredited by the ANAB This certification is one of the requirements to register as a cottage food producer in Georgia.