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Food Handler Safety Training Card Program

Obtaining a Food Handler Card

Food Handler Safety Training Cards are required by any person employed in or operating a food establishment as defined in Nevada Revised Statute 446.030, and we are committed to ensuring the training offered by our program meets the basic food safety education needs of our clients and is accessible to them. The test and free training materials are offered in multiple languages, and we continue to evaluate the program to ensure it is evolving with the needs of the industry and our food service clients.

Use our FREE training book and videos to prepare for the food safety test.

Managers: Learn how to obtain your Certified Food Safety Manager Card.

FIRST-TIME APPLICANTS

First-time applicants are those who have never had a Food Handler Card or Health Card in Clark County, NV.

  • In-Person Testing
    First-time applicants will need to schedule an appointment to take the food safety test in person at one of our locations.
  • Online Testing
    The Health District does not offer online testing for first-time applicants. Testing must be done at an SNHD office.

The first-time test consists of 20 multiple-choice questions. A passing score is 70% or better. After passing the test, the $20 card fee will be collected, and the three-year Food Handler Card will be issued. Valid identification that adheres to our ID policy must be presented for in-person testing.

Important: Due to space limitations, only the test applicant is permitted to enter. No children, family members or friends will be admitted.

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RENEWALS

Most clients whose Food Handler Card expired after July 2021 will be considered a renewal. Some may not qualify.*

  • In-Person Renewal
    Renewal applicants will need to schedule an appointment to take the food safety test in person at one of our locations.
  • Online Renewal
    Renewal applicants may be eligible to renew online. Click here to check eligibility using your previous card number and expiration date.

The renewal test consists of 10 multiple-choice questions*. A passing score is 70% or better. After passing the test, all applicable fees will be collected, and the three-year Food Handler Card will be issued. Valid identification that adheres to our ID policy must be presented for in-person testing.

Important: Due to space limitations, only the test applicant is permitted to enter. No children, family members or friends will be admitted.

Schedule a Testing Appointment
Renew Your Card Online

* If you took the iPad-based food safety test at an SNHD office after July 2018 (expiration date after July 2021), you can renew online rather than in person. Standard card fees apply. No appointment is needed.

DUPLICATE CARDS

Duplicates and replacement cards are available without an appointment during specific hours at each of our offices. Please visit our Duplicates page for details. The fee is $20.

RETESTS

If you do not pass your test, you may try again as early as the next day in the same manner as your last attempt (in-person or online). The fee is $5. See our locations page for retest hours.

NAME CHANGES

If your name has legally changed, we can update your card if provided with proof. Please visit our Duplicates page for details. The fee is $20 to update an unexpired card.

Test and Card Fees

Debit, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, Apple Pay, Google Pay, money order, cashier’s checks, business checks and approved vouchers are accepted at all locations. Cash is also accepted at all locations except Laughlin. See our Valid Identification Policy for identification that is accepted for payment. The name on the ID must match the name on the payment method presented.

Cost
First-time Card $20
Card Renewal (if card is not expired or expired more than two years ago) $20
Card Renewal + Late Fee (if card expired within last two years) $35
Duplicate / Replacement Card $20
Retest Fee $5

Frequently Asked Questions

The test for the Food Handler Safety Training Card is included in the $20 card fee. A late fee of $15 will be added for the renewal of a card that expired in the last two years. If you do not pass the test, you will need to come back no earlier than the next business day to re-take the test after paying a $5 retest fee. A score of 70 percent or better is considered passing.

You must pass the test with a score of 70 percent or better. If you do not pass the test, you will need to come back no earlier than the next business day to re-take the test after paying a $5 retest fee.

To ensure each applicant has knowledge in safe food handling techniques, you will need to pass the Southern Nevada Health District’s food safety test to demonstrate your knowledge. Prior to taking the test, applicants will be required to present a valid photo ID as they’ve always done when applying for their Food Handler Safety Training Card. The test will be overseen to ensure testing standards are maintained during the process.

All applicants will be asked to put their phones away and place them in “silent” mode or simply shut them off. No notes, books, or reference material will be allowed in the testing area. Any phone use or looking at notes, books, or reference material during the test will result in an automatic failure. You will be asked to return no earlier than the next business day and pay the $5.00 retest fee before being allowed to test again.

First-time applicants must demonstrate knowledge of safe food handling techniques to obtain their Food Handler Safety Training Card. Once employed, Food Handler Safety Training Card holders will be under the supervision and guidance of their establishment’s “Person in Charge” who is responsible for continued training and ensuring safe food handling techniques are being used. Renewal applicants will be tested on several “critical items” that all Food Handlers should know to be safe and effective while working in a permitted establishment.

The 20-question, multiple-choice test should be completed within 30 minutes.

The late fee is assessed based on the date that you apply and pay for your Food Handler Safety Training Card. Taking the test and not passing does not extend your expiration date and there is no grace period.

The Southern Nevada Health District does not issue alcohol awareness cards. Below are just a few of the companies authorized by the State of Nevada to issue alcohol awareness cards:

Contact Information

Appointments:
Please self-schedule testing appointments on our website.

Phone:
(702) 759-1099

Email:
healthcards@snhd.org

Updated on: May 14, 2025

2025-05-14T12:16:56-07:00
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