Food Handlers' Certification:
Food Handlers' Certification Course
Food Safety Training Manual (English, Español, Other Languages)
Oregon law requires all food handlers successfully complete a food handler-training program within 30 days after their hire. Pursuant to Hood River County's Food Ordinance, food workers who do not have a valid Oregon food handler card may be fined up to $500.00.
Food Handler Certification Classes can be taken Online, or by appointment:
Hood River County Health Department
1109 June Street
(541) - 387 - 6885
The cost for a card online or in person is $10.00
The course review takes about one hour with a 20-question multiple choice test at the end. Oregon food handler cards are valid for three years. All employees should keep their original card and provide a copy to their employer. Employers must either post copies or place a copy in the employee's files. Cards issued in Washington, or another State, are not valid in Oregon.
Food Handlers' Certificates (Cards) are not licenses that allow people to serve food to the public. Additional licensing is required for any public food vender, operator, businesses, etc. See links for 'Restaurant', 'Mobile Food Unit', and/or 'Temporary Restaurant'.