Who needs a food handler cards for every food worker in Oregon?

Issued by Oregon Health Authority, through the county (OAR 333-175), at step 4 of 6 in the opening sequence: get the permits for your kind of business.

9 of the 20 kinds of business in Oregon

Oregon does not require a certified food protection manager; instead every cook, server, dishwasher and delivery driver who handles food holds an Oregon food handler card within 30 days of starting, from the state’s own online test or an approved provider. A food manager certificate is accepted in place of the card. Cards from other states are not valid.

Checked Oct 21, 2026 against the agency’s page.

Step 4 of 6: Get the permits for your kind of business

  1. Set up the business
  2. Register for tax
  3. Approve the space
  4. Get the permits for your kind of business
  5. Alcohol permits
  6. Before the first hire

Issued by Oregon Health Authority, through the county (OAR 333-175).

Sources and dates

Oregon Health Authority food handler card page; OAR 333-175. Checked against the agency’s page on the date shown; cities add their own fees.

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