STATE PROGRAM FACTS
Arizona does not have a statewide food handler training requirement. Food handler training and card requirements are regulated at the county level.

In counties that require food handler training, food employees are generally required to obtain a county-approved food handler card. Certificate validity typically ranges from 1 to 3 years, depending on county rules.

Local health departments establish the specific training requirements, approved courses, renewal timelines, and fees.

CITY / COUNTY REQUIREMENTS
Food handler training is mandatory in several Arizona counties, including Coconino, Gila, Greenlee, La Paz, Maricopa, Mohave, Pinal, Yavapai, and Yuma. Specific requirements, approved training options, and renewal periods are set by each county.

Certificate validity typically ranges from 1 to 3 years, depending on the county’s food handler program.

For county-specific food safety and food handler program details, refer to the local health departments, such as:

Cochise County – Food Safety
Cochise County Food Safety Program

Coconino County – Food Safety
Coconino County Health / Food Safety

Gila County – Food Safety and Protection
Gila County Food Safety & Protection

Maricopa County – Food & Restaurants
Maricopa County Food & Restaurants

Mohave County – Food Safety
Mohave County Food Safety

Navajo County – Food Safety
Navajo County Food Safety Program

Pima County – Consumer Health & Food Safety
Pima County Consumer Health & Food Safety

Pinal County – Food Safety Program
Pinal County Food Safety Program

Santa Cruz County – Environmental Health
Santa Cruz County Environmental Health

Yavapai County – Food Safety
Yavapai County Food Safety