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Food Handler Certificates & Self Training (Food Safety First – DBPR Program \\#1519600)  \n• Overview: A Food Manager can purchase the Food Handler certificates by emailing us [at](at info@serveitupsafe.com. Each)[ ](at info@serveitupsafe.com. Each)[info@serveitupsafe.com](at info@serveitupsafe.com. Each)[.](at info@serveitupsafe.com. Each)[ Each](at info@serveitupsafe.com. Each)[ ](at info@serveitupsafe.com. Each)[order includes an electronic version of Food Handler training guidebook](order includes an electronic version of Food Handler training guidebook), [which your hourly](which your hourly) FOH/BOH staff can review as their training. Optional quizzes are also included to test your Food Handler’s comprehension of the material. These quizzes are optional, as there is no required assessment/exam for the Food Handler training.  \n• How It Works:  \n1. Food Handler thoroughly reviews the training guidebook as their training.  \n2. The Food Handler fills out their certificate.  \n3. A Food Manager verifies they reviewed the handbook and signs their certificate. Certificates are valid for 3 years.  \n• Why It’s Best: It’s the easiest, least expensive option and fully compliant with FL Statute 509.049.  \n• Certificates: Every food handler requires an individual certificate. We mail physical certificates to you via UPS.  \n• Pricing: $7 per certificate + shipping.  \n• How to Order: Email [info@serveitupsafe.com](info@serveitupsafe.com) and let us know how many certificates you need and the shipping address.  \n2. On-Site In-Person Training  \n• Overview: Serve It Up Safe will send an instructor to your location to train and certify your team on-site. We carry all materials – no prep required on your end.  \n• Cost: $399 flat fee plus $7 per employee certificate. Pricing covers groups of any size.  \n• How to Schedule: Email [info@serveitupsafe.com](info@serveitupsafe.com) and let us know how many employees you need certified and when you need the training completed.  \n3. Online Training Option  \n• Perfect For: Restaurants needing only a few employees certified.  \n• Cost: $15 per employee.  \n• How It Works: Employees complete a self-paced, 1.5-hour online training module and print their certificate immediately upon completion – valid for 3 years.  \n• How to Order: Visit our  Food Handler Training page to register or learn more.  \nTraining Available Nationwide  \nServe It Up Safe offers online Food Handler training nationwide. Visit our  Food Handler page to learn more about our training offerings in your state. If your state has specific requirements or you need guidance on local compliance, reach out to [info@serveitupsafe.com](info@serveitupsafe.com) and our team will point you in the right direction.  \nQuestions? 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