Food Worker Testing and Manager Certification

If you have a job preparing or serving food and/or beverages in Clark County, you are required to have a Washington State approved food worker card.

Note: The only site approved for online food worker testing in Washington State is foodworkercard.wa.gov. Be aware that unauthorized online food worker training programs such as efoodhandlers.com and wafoodhandlers.com are not state approved.

Food Worker Testing

Online Testing
  • To get your food worker card online, you must take an online course and pass the test. The course content, test, and payment options can all be accessed through https://www.foodworkercard.wa.gov/
  • Don't forget to print your card. A returning user has up to 5 days to log back in and print their food worker card without charge. After 5 days an established card replacement fee will apply. Click here for more information.
In-person testing at Clark County Public Health
  • To get your food worker card at Clark County Public Health you must watch a 30-minute training video and pass a test. Please bring photo identification and a method to pay the $10 fee. You can pay the fee with cash, debit, or credit card.
  • In-person testing is available at Clark County Public Health by appointment only, Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30am - 12:00pm. Book your appointment now.

Certified Food Protection Manager Certification (CFPM)

Most food establishments are required to have a CFPM on staff. A CFPM makes sure that every PIC is properly trained, procedures are developed, and food safety requirements are understood and followed. For more information on CFPM requirements and accredited certification providers, click here:

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