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Food Handlers Training Certificates for Anyone, Anytime.

Virginia Food Handlers Card and Certificates from FHC® Food Handler Classes, FoodHandlerClasses.com, offers an easy and elegant way to obtain your ANAB accredited and approved food handler training certificate at minimal cost and effort to the student. We are a nationally accredited company and work closely with state and local departments to provide food safety and your food handlers certificate.

 
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Recognized and accepted throughout the State of Virginia!
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Please note the following concerning FHC Food Handlers Card Program

Though our food handlers certificate is valid throughout the State of Virginia, you may be required to transfer or register the food handler certificate with your local health department. If you're not sure, please be sure to contact them regarding this issue.

  • Virginia FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions

    Whether you're dishing up oysters in Norfolk or prepping meals in a school kitchen in Roanoke—here's what you need to know about food handler training in Virginia.

    How long is the certificate valid?

    The FHC® certificate is valid for 3 years unless an employer or jurisdiction requests renewal sooner.

    I’m a student in a culinary program—will this count?

    Absolutely. If you're attending a culinary or hospitality program in Virginia Beach, Northern Virginia, or any major city, FHC® is often accepted as pre-placement or pre-lab food safety training. It’s a great resume booster, too.

    Is FHC® Food Handler Classes accepted in Virginia?

    Yes. FHC® is ANAB-accredited, meaning it meets the food safety standards recognized by many Virginia local health departments and food industry employers. It’s a reliable credential for cooks, servers, and food handlers throughout the state.

    Is food handler training required by Virginia state law?

    Not statewide—but don’t ignore it.

    Virginia does not mandate food handler certification at the state level, but local health departments, food service businesses, and school districts often require it. And in high-traffic areas like Northern Virginia, Virginia Beach, and Richmond, food safety training is practically a standard hiring requirement.

    So, while it's not a blanket law, you’ll likely need a certificate to get hired or stay employed in most food service jobs.

    What about school food service staff in Virginia?

    Yes. Many public and private schools across Virginia require food handler certification for cafeteria and kitchen staff. FHC® meets those training needs with an easy online solution.

    What regions of Virginia most commonly expect food handler certification?

     Expect to need training if you're working in or near:

    • Virginia Beach

    • Norfolk

    • Richmond

    • Arlington & Alexandria

    • Newport News

    • Roanoke

    • Chesapeake

    • Charlottesville

    • Harrisonburg

    • Lynchburg

    In urban and tourism-heavy areas, employers often won’t hire without proof of training—even if it's not legally mandated.

    What’s included in the FHC® course?
    •  100% online—take it anytime, anywhere
    • Mobile-friendly—works on phones, tablets, laptops
    • Short and simple—most students finish in under 90 minutes
    • Certificate instantly available after passing
    • Only $7—budget-friendly, no hidden fees
    • Available in English and Spanish
    Who typically needs food safety training in Virginia?

    If you work in any of the following environments, food handler certification is often expected:

    • Restaurants, bars, food trucks, and grills

    • Resorts, hotels, and lodges (especially in tourist towns)

    • Casinos and racing tracks

    • Convenience stores and grocery stores with food service areas

    • Event venues, movie theaters, and amusement parks

    • Catering companies and banquet halls

    • Public schools, private academies, and universities

    • Culinary schools and food service internships

    Whether you’re preparing food, serving it, or sanitizing food-contact surfaces, training is key.

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FHC® Food Handler Classes, FoodHandlerClasses.com offers an easy and elegant way to obtain your ANAB accredited food handler training certificate at minimal cost and effort to you.

The FHC food handler program allows study at your own pace

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Gone are the days of attending food handler and food safety physical classes to become food handler certified. Our online food handlers training program can be completed in a shorter time, and at your own pace!

ANAB Nationally Accredited Food Handler Certificate Issuer

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FHC® Food Handler Classes, food handlers card program, is recognized nationwide and is ANAB accredited. That means you can be sure our online food handlers certificates represent quality food handler training at the highest level.

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Study the food safety material and pass the food handlers exam for your food handlers card and certificate.

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