Arizona

Arizona Food Handler Certificate Training

ANAB-accredited

Complete online anytime, anywhere

Available in English and Spanish

The Food Safety and Environmental Services Program within the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) does not require servers, kitchen staff, hosts, or other food handlers to complete a formal food safety training course. However, some local jurisdictions or employers might. Additionally, earning a food handler card can help make you stand out to potential employers or show your manager that you are ready for more responsibilities.

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Does Arizona require food handler training?

No, the ADHS does not require formal training for food handlers.

Can this course help me get my food manager certification in Arizona?

No, Trust20’s Food Handler Certificate Training is a basic food safety training program. You can only earn your certification by passing an exam from an accredited program, like Trust20’s Food Protection Manager Certification.

Are there any counties in Arizona that have additional food safety requirements?

Yes, many counties have additional food safety training and certification requirements. We have contacted representatives from the jurisdictions below to confirm their requirements. Please contact your employer or local authority to ensure you fully understand your local requirements.

Coconino County (including the City of Flagstaff) requires food handler training. Trust20’s course is accepted.

Maricopa County (including Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler, Scottsdale, and Glendale) requires food handler training. Trust20’s course is accepted.

Yuma County requires passing an in-person food handler test that is only offered through the local health department. Trust20 and other third-party providers are not accepted.

Where can I learn more about food safety in Arizona?

Arizona Department of Health Services (Food Safety and Environmental Services): Consider this your go-to resource for guidelines, tools, and up-to-date regulations.

FDA Food Code of 2017: Arizona bases its guidelines on the federal code, so it’s worth a glance to know what's expected.

Arizona Administrative Code (Chapter 9): This is a great resource for understanding state-specific food safety rules.

Where can I learn more about Trust20’s Food Handler Certificate Training?

Visit Trust20’s Food Handler Certificate Training page to learn more about the course format and content, as well as the learning objectives and how the course was developed.

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Impartiality Statement: Trust20 understands and values the importance of impartiality in carrying out our certification activities. Trust20 has documented structures, policies, and procedures to manage conflicts of interest and ensure the objectivity of our certification activities. We identify and document any possibilities for conflicts of interest whether they arise from within or from the activities of related bodies. Trust20 will not provide certification to anybody related to a conflict of interest.

Interactive learning

Stay engaged throughout the course with dynamic lessons that include videos, matching, and decision-making activities.

State-specific resources

Learn about regulations and requirements specific to Arizona, and download additional resources to help support your knowledge.

Real-world applications

Connect the course to your experiences via scenario-based learning developed by industry experts.

Accreditation #9065

Trust20's certification program is ANAB-CFP accredited.

Trust20's online, remote-proctored Certified Food Protection Manager exam is accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) and Conference for Food Protection (CFP). This exam meets the requirements for food manager certification in most states, but please confirm your local requirements with the health department.

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