How to get a Food Handlers Permit in Alaska?

To obtain a food handlers permit in the state of Alaska, you need to purchase a TestID, take the Food Worker Card test, and print your Food Worker Card upon passing the test. This process is slightly different for food workers in the Municipality of Anchorage, who need to complete a course and pass a final exam to obtain their Food Worker Card.

1. Purchase a TestID

• Purpose: The TestID is your ticket to take the Food Worker Card test. It serves as your proof of purchase and is necessary to log in and take the test.
• Estimated Cost: $10.00.
• Instructions: You can purchase a TestID from the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation website here. You can do this individually, by mail, or as a group. For individual purchase, select “EMPLOYEE: Click To Purchase One Test ID”. For group purchase, select “MANAGER: Click To Purchase Multiple Test IDs”. If you choose to mail in your payment, be aware that it can take 2-3 weeks to receive your Food Worker Card. Print your TestID for your records.

2. Take the Food Worker Card Test

• Purpose: The test is a requirement to obtain your Food Worker Card. You need to score 75% or higher to pass.
• Instructions: You can take the test here. You can also take a practice test here before taking the actual test.

3. Print Your Food Worker Card

• Purpose: The Food Worker Card is your proof that you are qualified to handle food in the state of Alaska.
• Instructions: After passing your Food Worker Card test, you can print out your Alaska Food Worker Card.

For Food Workers in the Municipality of Anchorage

• Purpose: Food workers in the Municipality of Anchorage need a card issued by the Municipality of Anchorage.
• Instructions: You can take the test online at http://www.tapseries.com/4u/akan. Alternatively, you can visit the Anchorage Health Department from Monday to Friday between 8am-4pm and take the test on the 3rd floor in the Environmental Health Services Division. Upon successful completion of the course and final exam, you will be able to download and print your Food Worker Card, which is valid for 3 years.

Useful Information Source Links

• Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation
• Food Worker Card Test
• Food Worker Card Practice Test
• Anchorage Health Department

FAQs

• Who needs a Food Worker Card in Alaska? Anyone who works with unpackaged foods, potentially hazardous food or food-contact surfaces needs a Food Worker Card. This includes chefs, cooks, servers, bartenders, meat cutters, food counter workers, dishwashers, etc.
• Who does not need a Food Worker Card in Alaska? People who do not touch foods or items that contact foods, people who only work with pre-packaged foods, individuals who assist patients or residents in an institution with their meals, children under the age of 18 who assist with school meal services in a school kitchen, volunteers, and Certified Food Protection Managers do not need a Food Worker Card.
• What if I lose my TestID? You can retrieve it by checking your email or going back to the Food Worker Online Payment Application page.
• What if I lose my Food Worker Card? If you completed the online training over 30 days ago and lost your Anchorage Food Worker Card, you can order a replacement by paying the $5.00 fee, as required by the Municipality of Anchorage.

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