Food Handler Certification: Chandler vs Mesa

Who needs a Maricopa County Food Handler Card?

Any worker handling unpackaged food, equipment, or utensils in a permitted Maricopa County restaurant, bar, or food truck, including cooks, servers, bartenders, and bussers. Card must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Where do I get the card?

Take the approved online training and exam through the Maricopa County Environmental Services portal. The course costs around eight to twelve dollars, takes under two hours, and the card prints immediately on completion.

Is my Maricopa card valid in other Arizona counties?

Each Arizona county sets its own program. Many counties accept Maricopa cards, but Pima and Coconino require their own. Check the destination county before transferring jobs across county lines for compliance.

Where do I get a Maricopa County food handler card?

Take an approved online course listed on the Maricopa County Environmental Services site, pay the small fee, and download the printable card; it is honored throughout the county.

Does my ServSafe card replace the food handler card?

ServSafe satisfies the Person in Charge manager requirement but does not replace the basic food handler card; line cooks and servers still need the county card.