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Food Worker Testing and Permitting
A food worker card must be obtained by anyone working in the food service industry who prepares or works with food. Clark County Environmental Public Health Services issues the food worker cards, which are valid for two years.
Testing Process
A food worker can obtain a card by paying a $10.00 permit fee, watching a 1/2 hour training video, and passing a test. Applicants may watch the training video at the health department or on the internet. Internet applicants must print and bring the completed training certificate provided at the end of the training to register for the test. All testing is done at the health department.
Required for a food worker permit:
- $10.00 permit fee. The fee must be paid by cash or check, and must be paid at the time of registration and prior to testing.
- Photo identification required at the time of registration.
- Food worker applicants who have completed the internet training must bring the certificate of completion.
- Successful completion of food worker test. The testing is done on a computer and at the health department.
Registration, fee collection, and testing is done on a "first come, first served" basis. The complete process, including watching the video at the health department, takes approximately one hour. Applicants who bring in a certificate of completion should spend less than one-half hour.
(No children or guests will be allowed into the testing area)
Internet Training in English & Spanish
Food Worker training in English
Technical Support
Entrenamiento in español
Ayuda técnico
Testing Location
Clark County Public Health
Environmental Public Health Services
Center for Community Health
1601 East Fourth Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA
Testing Days
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday (see hours below).
Testing Time
Monday, Tuesday and Friday: Registration begins at 8:30am and ends promptly at 3:00pm.
Wednesday: Registration begins at 9:00am and ends promptly at 3:00pm.
Special Needs Testing
Thursday, by appointment only - call (360) 397-8428 ext. 7249
An example of a qualifying special need would be requiring an interpreter for a non-English speaking person.
Group Testing
Any group may schedule an onsite testing. Group size should be at least 25, but no more than 50.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there study materials for the food worker test?
Internet training is now available in English and Spanish. Applicants must print and bring the training completion certificate with them to the testing site.
Study information can also be found in the food safety manual, Food Safety is Everybody's Business. Free download is available at from the Washington State Department of Health. Paper copies of the manual are also available at the Health Department Environmental Public Health office.
What if I don't pass the test?
Keep your receipt! The test may be retaken up to three times at no additional cost for up to 30 days after the date on your receipt. If you have misplaced your receipt, you will need to pay the $10.00 again.
What if I lose my food worker card?
The cost for a replacement card is $10.00.
