CertReady
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Food Handler Safety Training
Foundational food safety training for line cooks, prep staff, servers, and anyone handling food on the job.
By the end, you’ll know how to
- Control food temperatures from prep through service to prevent foodborne illness
- Apply the personal hygiene and handwashing standards that protect every guest
- Identify the major allergens and prevent cross-contact in your kitchen
- Maintain cleaning and sanitation routines that hold up to a health inspection
Curriculum
Six modules. Built around real kitchen scenarios.
The FDA Food Code basics every food worker should know, plus the judgment calls that come up on every shift. Each module ends with a short quiz to lock in what you learned.
00
Welcome & Course Overview
What this course covers, what you'll be able to do by the end, and how the certificate works.
~5 min
01
Foundations of Food Safety
Why foodborne illness happens, the big six pathogens, and the FDA Food Code basics every food worker should know.
~22 min
02
Personal Hygiene & Employee Health
Handwashing, when to stay home, glove use, and the small habits that keep guests from getting sick.
~22 min
03
Time & Temperature Control
The danger zone, cooking temps, hot and cold holding, and the time limits that matter most on a busy shift.
~28 min
04
Cross-Contamination & Allergen Control
Color-coded tools, separate prep zones, and how to handle the eight major allergens without a mistake.
~22 min
05
Cleaning, Sanitizing & Facility Safety
Three-compartment sinks, sanitizer concentrations, pest control basics, and what an inspector actually looks for.
~21 min
How you learn
Three ways to take it. Same content, your style.
Switch any time. Your progress follows you across reading, audio, and video.
Read it
Plain-language reading at your pace, with diagrams and examples from real kitchens.
Listen as a podcast
Same module as audio. Drive, prep, or ride to work and learn on the way.
Watch the videos
Short, scenario-based videos that show the standard in action, not a lecture.
FAQ
Common questions, answered straight.
How long does it take?
About two hours, including the open-book final. Most people knock it out in one sitting, but you can split it across days. Your progress saves automatically.
What's the exam like?
Open-book, multiple choice, with a 70% passing score. Take it right in your browser when you finish the modules. If you don't pass, you can retake at no extra charge.
Does the certificate expire?
No expiration on the certificate itself. Some employers ask you to refresh training every few years; if yours does, you can retake the course any time.
Is it available in Spanish?
Yes. Every module is available in English and Spanish. You can switch languages any time without losing progress.
Can my employer get reports for the team?
Yes. Employers on a CertReady team plan get a dashboard with everyone's training status and downloadable PDF reports. See the Employers page for bulk pricing.
Is this a state-issued food handler card?
No. This is foundational food safety training aligned with the FDA Food Code. Many employers accept it as proof of training, but it isn't a state-issued card. If your state requires a specific accredited card, check with your employer or the state agency first.
Get your Food Handler certificate.
$14.99. Foundational food safety, online and on your time.