1. Does West Virginia require a food handler certificate?

Yes! West Virginia requires a food handler certificate for food service workers, typically within 30 days of employment.

2. What training will be accepted for West Virginia Food Handlers?

According to West Virginia code §16-2-16, all counties in West Virginia must required food safety certificates for food employees. Most counties will accept an ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) Accredited program. The Food Service Prep West Virginia Food Handler meets the requirement in most counties. Please verify with your county to ensure compliance.

3. Is Food Service Prep's Food Handler an ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) Accredited program?

Yes, Food Service Prep has been accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board.

4. Where can I find my West Virginia Food Handler Certificate?

If you got your West Virginia Food Handler Certificate from Food Service Prep, you can login at anytime to view and email your certificate.

5. Where can I take your West Virginia Food Handler Program?

You can register and complete our food handler course from any cell phone, tablet or computer. Take it whenever and wherever it is convenient for you.

6. What will I receive to indicate that I've completed training through an ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) Accredited program?

We will email you a West Virginia Food Handler Certificate that is valid for 3 years after completion of our program. Additionally, you can log in to your account on FoodServicePrep.com to view and email your certificate at any time.

7. Where is my West Virginia Food Handler Card valid?

Food Service Prep's Food Handler is valid in most West Virginia counties.

8. How long is my food handler card or certificate valid?

The West Virginia Food Handler certificate is valid for 3 years after being issued. However, some counties in West Virginia require food handler certificates to be renewed annually or every 2 years.

9. Is a Food Handler Certificate the same as a Food Safety Card?

Yes, a Food Handler Certificate is the same as a Food Safety Certificate, Food Handler Card, or Food Handling Card.

Group Purchase FAQs

1. How does group purchase work?

If you purchase more than one West Virginia Food Handler course, you will be registered as a manager and be provided with voucher codes for each course you purchase. You will then be able to login and email a voucher code to each member of your team. You can also download the voucher codes and distribute them- we have made it easy to copy them or export to excel. Your team members will then create an account and use the voucher codes to immediately start the training. When you login as a manager, you will be able to see the progress of your entire team.

2. How do I use my Voucher code?

Make sure you are logged in, then click to redeem your voucher.

3. How does your group purchase program benefit me?

By using our group purchase program you will be able to track all of your team's progress in one place with our manager-only report. Each of your team member's certificates will also be easily viewable on our website. Also, enjoy up to 20% savings on the West Virginia Food Handler courses.

If you have additional questions, please give us a call at 1-800-712-1707 or send us an email at info@foodserviceprep.com