Food Safety Classes for Cottage Food Operators
Before you may apply for a cottage food license, you must complete an approved Food Handler course. The Food Manager course is NOT required but is acceptable should you choose to take it.
Six (6) Approved Testing Organizations and Tests for Certified Food Handler (formerly known as Qualified Food Operator):
1. ServSafe®/National Restaurant Association (NRA)
Phone: 1-800-765-2122
Exam Name: ServSafe Food Handler Exam
175 West Jackson, Suite 1500
Chicago, IL 60604
2. National Registry of Food Safety Professionals/Environmental Health Testing
Phone: 1-800-446-0257
Contact: Customer.Service@nrfsp.com
Exam Name: Certified Food Handler Exam
6751 Forum Drive, Suite 220
Orlando, FL 32821
3. 360training.com®
Phone: 1-888-360-8764
Contact: Enrollment.Advisor@360training.com
Exam Name: Learn2Serve Food Handler Certification Exam
6801 N. Capital of Texas Hwy., Suite 150
Austin, TX 78731
4. AboveTraining, Inc dba StateFoodSafety
Phone: 1-801-494-1416
Exam Name: StateFoodSafety Certified Food Handler Exam
711 Timpanogos Pkwy Bldg M, Ste 3100
Orem, UT 84097
5. The Always Food Safe, LLC
Phone: 1-612-203-4872
Rev. 1/3/23
Exam name: Food Handler Exam
899 Montreal Circle
St. Paul, MN 55102
6. FoodSafePal
Phone: (800) 426-1344
Address: P.O Box 210, Sioux Falls, SD 57101
A copy of your certification must be provided at the time of your application. If you have any questions, concerns, or clarifications, please contact us by emailing to dcp.foodandstandards@ct.gov.