Food Handler License

Are you interested in getting your food handler's license? Did you know that AZ State requirements have changed and that now anyone who is serving unpackaged foods to students outside of their regular classroom environment must have a food handler's license. Volunteer permits are free and will take less than one hour of your time. Permits are good for three years. Be sure when you are handing in your test to tell the examiner that you are a volunteer.

You may download a booklet in advance of going to take the test at www.maricopa.gov. Click on Departments, then click on Health Services, then on Environmental Health, then to Food Worker Training. On the left side of the screen you will see a drop down with the booklet section. Click on booklet and then print out or review online.

Driving Directions for closest testing office.

Western Region Office (602-506-2960) 8910 43rd Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85302

Office Hours: Monday thru Friday 9-11:30 a.m. and 1-4:00 p.m.

Total Estimated time: 20 minutes

1. Start out from Mountain Ridge High School - which is at the corner of Patrick Lane and 67th Avenue.

2. Go South on 67th Avenue 5.5 miles.

3. Turn left onto Thunderbird Road 2.9 miles.

4. Turn right onto 43rd Avenue 3.0 miles

5. End at 8910 N. 43rd Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85302 (S.W. corner of 43rd Avenue and Dunlap