Which one you need depends on which exam you are sitting, not on how much you want to spend. Check with your employer and your local health department if you are not sure.
ServSafe Food Handler
40 questions · unproctored · 75% to pass
$0
Free forever. No card, and no account required at any point.
Know Food Safety sells exam preparation, not certification. We are not affiliated with the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation, ServSafe is their registered trademark, and we cannot issue a food handler card or a manager certificate. You sit the official exam with an approved provider.
A few things candidates ask us.
Is the Food Handler prep really free?+
Yes. The Food Handler study guide, practice test and flashcards are free permanently and need no account.
Is this the official ServSafe course?+
No. Know Food Safety is independent exam preparation. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation, and we do not issue certificates. ServSafe is their registered trademark.
Can my employer reimburse it?+
Many employers reimburse Manager exam preparation. Manager Complete is a single one-time payment. Keep your Stripe payment confirmation for reimbursement.
How does the Readiness Check work?+
10 free Manager questions across 4 areas of the exam, scored on the server, followed by a report by area. 10 questions show you where your gaps are; they cannot predict your result on the real exam.
Is the content current?+
Questions and study material are kept current with the ServSafe 9th Edition. Always confirm local requirements with your health department.