ServSafe® Food Handler Program
The premier provider of food safety training is proud to offer solutions to meet
any food handler training need. Whether you are an employee seeking your Food
Handler Card or an operation seeking a compliant solution for your employees,
the National Restaurant Association’s ServSafe® Food Handler Program
has a product that’s right for you.
The ServSafe® Food Handler Program is available in formats tailored
to your learning environment.
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ServSafe® Food Handler Online Options
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Length: Approximately 60 to 90 minutes.
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Content: The five sections are Basic Food Safety, Personal Hygiene,
Cross-contamination and Allergens, Time and Temperature, and Cleaning and
Sanitation. You must complete these sections before the assessment is
available. There is an optional "Job Specific" section that your manager may
want you to complete. Please ask your manager before taking the assessment.
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Course Expiration: You will have 12 months from date of purchase to begin
course. The course will expire 60 days after it is started.
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Beginning the Course: After purchasing the course or having it assigned
to your ServSafe User Id, you can simply select Launch from the Course
Management page. If a Course Key was assigned to you, simply enter that key on
the same page in the designated area.
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Exiting the Course: If you exit the course and log out, you can sign back
in and return to the point where you left off.
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Languages: English and Spanish. You can switch languages anytime during
the course.
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Using the Course: Use our System Check (link to the system check) to
ensure your computer is compatible with the Course.
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Length: The assessment is a 40-question, non-proctored test. It has no
time limit.
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Passing Grade: Students must achieve at least a 75%* score to receive the
ServSafe Food Handler Certificate of Achievement. You have three attempts to take and pass the Food Handler Assessment. After that time you must purchase another course in order to attempt the Assessment again.
Once you pass the assessment, both the course and assessment will close.
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Access: After you complete the course, you will receive a link that takes
you to the assessment. The assessment will not be accessible until you finish
the course.
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Certificate: A certificate is available online upon successfully passing
the assessment.
*Some jurisdictions have special regulations and the required passing score may
vary.
ServSafe® Food Handler Print Exam/Instructor Led Options
About the ServSafe® Food Handler Course/Guide
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Course Length: Approximately two hours.
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Assessment Length: A 40-question, non-proctored test with no time limit.
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Language: English or Spanish versions available.
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Certificate: Included with the guide to be signed by instructor upon
successful completion of assessment.
About the ServSafe® California Food Handler Course/Guide
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Course Length: Approximately two hours.
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Assessment Length: A 40-question, non-proctored test with no time limit.
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Language: English or Spanish versions available.
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Examination Answer Sheet: Contains unique Score Access Code to help examinees obtain
score/results upon grading. Exam Answer Sheets are in English but can be used
with English, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, or Korean downloadable exams.
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Passing Grade: Students must achieve at least a 70% score to receive the
ServSafe Food Handler Certificate of Achievement.
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Certificate: A certificate is available online upon successfully passing
the assessment.
Questions?
Please e-mail the Service Center at foodhandler@restaurant.org
or call 866-901-7778. Representatives are available 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. PST