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National Restaurant Association (ServSafe)
ServSafe Food Handler
ServSafe Food Handler is the NRA's front-line worker course for non-managerial employees and covers basic food safety, personal hygiene, cross-contamination, time-and-temperature control, and cleaning. The course is delivered online in roughly 90 minutes and ends with a 40-question assessment that requires 75% to pass. Many chains mandate ServSafe Food Handler for every employee within 30 days of hire.
$12–$15 online course and exam
Cost
Typically 3 years (employer policy may differ)
Validity
Easy
Difficulty
Retake the ServSafe Food Handler course and assessment; no formal exam sitting required
Renewal
Who is this credential for?
Entry-level food workers, prep cooks, dishwashers, and front-of-house staff who handle unpackaged food or single-use articles
Renewal requirements
Retake the ServSafe Food Handler course and assessment; no formal exam sitting required
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