Yes! If you’re a culinary student or enrolled in a hospitality program in Reno, Carson City, or elsewhere in Northern Nevada, FHC® is a great fit for fulfilling your food safety training requirement before entering a commercial kitchen or internship.

Your FHC® Food Handler certificate is valid for 3 years, unless a shorter renewal period is required by your local employer or health department.

Yes, but only in the southern region of the state.

FHC® Food Handler Classes is ANAB-accredited, which means it is accepted in Clark County and surrounding areas where ANAB certification is recognized for food handler compliance.

Important: FHC® is not accepted in all of Nevada. If you're working outside the southern region, check with your local health department before enrolling.

Yes, but only in the northern portion of the state.

FHC® is ANAB-accredited, and this type of certification is recognized by many Northern Nevada jurisdictions for food handler compliance.

Important: FHC® is not accepted in Southern Nevada (including Clark County, Las Vegas, Henderson, and surrounding areas). If you’re working in the southern part of the state, check with the Southern Nevada Health District for approved providers.

FHC® is not accepted in Clark County or Southern Nevada. If you're working in Las Vegas, Henderson, or Boulder City, you’ll need to complete a course that is approved by the Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD).

•  It’s online and self-paced, so you can complete it on your schedule
• It’s mobile-friendly, making it perfect for busy staff or students
• You get your certificate immediately after passing the exam
• It only costs $7, making it one of the most affordable options
• It’s ANAB-accredited, which meets compliance in most northern jurisdictions

You’ll likely need a food handler certificate if you work in or around:

• Restaurants, bars, and food trucks

• Grocery stores and convenience stores with food prep

• Hotels, lodges, and resorts

• Casinos and racetracks

• Cafeterias in schools and colleges

• Movie theaters, event venues, or concession stands

• Catering services or banquet halls

• Culinary schools and vocational training programs

If your job includes handling food, utensils, or food-contact surfaces, this training is either required or strongly recommended.

If you're working in or around Las Vegas, you’ll likely need food handler certification for roles in:

• Restaurants, cafés, and quick-service chains

• Bars, grills, and lounges

• Casinos and resort kitchens

• Hotel food and beverage departments

• Stadiums, theaters, theme parks, and event venues

• Convenience stores with food prep

• Catering companies and banquet facilities

• School cafeterias and culinary education programs

Southern Nevada’s hospitality industry is one of the busiest in the country—proper food safety training is expected everywhere.