SOUTH DAKOTA
FOOD HANDLERS CARD
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- ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) Accredited
- Approved and Accredited in South Dakota
- 100% Online, Accessible 24 hours a Day, 7 Days a Week
- Course Duration: 1.5 Hour
- Course Access: 3 Months from Purchase
- Owners/Managers: Manage, Track, and Report Employee Progress
- Certificate of Completion upon Successful Completion of Final Exam
- Exam Passing Score 70%
- 2 Chances to Pass the 40 Question Final Exam
- Languages Available: English, Spanish
- Bulk Discount Pricing Available
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BENEFITS OF TRAINING
PREVENT
Education is the best tool to prevent, minimize, or eliminate foodborne illnesses and food hazards.
AWARENESS
ELIMINATE
Training helps reduce or eliminate food safety hazards before they become major issues.
MINIMIZE
PRODUCTIVITY
Reducing food safety complaints will create a happier workplace and in turn increase productivity.
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WHY CHOOSE US
- Satisfaction Guarantee
- Online Interactive Course
- Meets and Exceeds State Guidelines
- Price Match Guarantee
- Owners and Managers: Manage, Track and Record Employee Progress
Getting Your Food Handler Card is Quick and Hassle-Free
Numerous professionals nationwide have already earned and renewed their card with AAA Food Handler — a trusted name in food safety training.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)
To earn your certificate, complete the online course and score at least 70% on the final exam. Once you pass, you can immediately download your food handler card from South Dakota.
The Food Handler Certificate course includes food safety basics like handwashing, cleaning practices, cross-contamination prevention, temperature control, and safe food preparation.
Enrollment is open 24/7. Since the course is 100% online, you can start learning anytime, day or night.
The Food Handler Certificate lowers the chances of foodborne illness outbreaks, ensures compliance with health regulations, and improves overall food safety in the workplace.
The South Dakota Food Handlers Card course takes about 1.5 hours and is designed for flexibility. You can start, pause, and resume anytime. It’s affordable at $6.95, with bulk discounts available for employers training multiple team members.
You get two chances to pass the final exam. If you fail the first time, you can review the course material and retake it.
After passing the exam, you’ll instantly access your Certificate of Completion online to download or print at your convenience, or share with your employer.
The Food Handler course is in English and Spanish, supporting multiple languages to match each learner’s preference.
Managers can access a tracking dashboard to assign courses, monitor progress, and download reports on employee completion.
It’s interactive, meets state guidelines, and offers a satisfaction guarantee, all at an affordable price with flexible access.
Even if hands look clean, they can carry pathogens like Staphylococcus aureus. Without proper handwashing, these microorganisms can transfer to food, leading to contamination and potential foodborne illnesses.
You can sell baked goods (no cream or custard fillings), jams, jellies, dry mixes, roasted coffee beans, and some canned goods. Foods like meat, dairy, and honey are not allowed.
You can sell at your home, farmers markets, roadside stands, and online (with in-person delivery). Sales through third-party vendors are not permitted.
Anyone involved in preparing, handling, or serving food—such as restaurant staff, cafeteria workers, or food truck employees, may be required to have an accredited food handler card, depending on state regulations.
You can contact the South Dakota Department of Health for official food safety information:
Address:
South Dakota Department of Health
600 East Capitol Avenue
Pierre, South Dakota 57501
Yes, if you’re selling certain homemade foods like canned goods or pies with cream fillings, you need to complete a Food Handler certificate. If you’re only selling non-temperature-controlled foods, food safety training isn’t required but still recommended.
