What Florida workers should know
Florida requires food service employees at DBPR-regulated establishments to complete food handling and hygiene training every three years. Only programs approved by the Florida Division of Hotels and Restaurants satisfy that requirement.
Who needs food handler training?
Food service employees at establishments regulated by Florida DBPR, subject to the state's definitions and exemptions.
Job titles alone do not determine coverage. The duties performed, establishment type, exemptions, and enforcing authority can change the answer.
Official sources and verification
Rules and provider lists can change. These primary sources were reviewed on July 31, 2026. Check the current source and ask your employer or enforcing health authority when your situation is unclear.
Florida food handler FAQ
Does ANAB accreditation alone make a course Florida-approved?
No. Florida DBPR states that only division-approved food service employee training programs meet its requirement.
How often is Florida food service employee training required?
Florida DBPR states that covered food service employees must be trained every three years.
Can I buy the IFSHH course for general education?
You may, but it is not represented as satisfying Florida's DBPR employee-training requirement and the site does not recommend purchasing it for that purpose.