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Food Handlers Training Certificates for Anyone, Anytime.

New Jersey 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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Please note the following concerning FHC Food Handlers Card Program

Though our food handlers certificate is valid throughout the State of New Jersey, 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.

  • New Jersey FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions

    Serving food in the Garden State? Here’s what you need to know to stay compliant and confident in the kitchen.

    Is food handler training required by law in New Jersey?

    Not statewide—yet.

    The New Jersey Department of Health does not mandate food handler certification for all food workers at the state level. However, local health departments and employers often require it, especially in areas with stricter public health oversight like Newark, Jersey City, Atlantic City, and Trenton.

    In short: If you're handling food in New Jersey, getting certified is a smart move—and often expected.

    What types of food jobs in New Jersey benefit from food handler training?

    Here’s where food safety certification is commonly expected—or outright required:

    • Full-service restaurants, fast food, and cafés

    • Bars, grills, diners, and food trucks

    • Resorts, hotels, and beach lodges

    • Casinos and racetracks (yes, even hot dog stands at the track!)

    • Grocery stores and convenience stores with food prep

    • Theme parks, boardwalks, fairs, and movie theaters

    • Catering companies and banquet venues

    • School cafeterias and culinary arts programs

    Whether you're slicing pizza in Hoboken or serving clam chowder on the Jersey Shore—this training applies to you.

    Is FHC® Food Handler Classes accepted in New Jersey?

    Yes. FHC® is ANAB-accredited, meaning it meets national food safety training standards that many New Jersey counties and employers recognize. Even in cities without a legal mandate, an FHC® certificate shows you’re trained and trustworthy.

    Quick facts about the FHC® course for New Jersey:
    •  Fully online and mobile-friendly—learn anytime, anywhere
    • Fast and easy—most finish in about an hour
    • Downloadable certificate instantly available after passing
    • Cost? Just $7—affordable for students, job-seekers, and new hires
    • Available in English and Spanish
    I’m a student. Will this meet my program’s requirements?

    If you’re in a New Jersey culinary program, vocational high school, or community college hospitality course—yes, it usually does. FHC® is often accepted as a pre-internship or lab requirement.

    Check with your program to be sure, but this is a widely approved training across the state’s culinary education landscape.

    Are school cafeteria workers in New Jersey required to take this training?

    It depends on the district, but many K–12 schools, private academies, and preschools do require food safety certification for staff who prepare or serve food. FHC® covers the essentials and fulfills requirements in most districts across the state.

    How long is the FHC® certificate valid in New Jersey?

    Your certificate is valid for 3 years, though some employers or local health departments may recommend renewing it more frequently.

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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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