Last updated: October 22, 2025
Hawaii requires food safety training to ensure safe operations in restaurants, resorts, and food trucks. Learn who needs a Food Handler Card, accepted training, and how to get certified online—plus helpful outbound references.
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Quick Facts (Hawaii)
| Requirement Area | Hawaii Summary |
|---|---|
| Required? | At least one certified food handler must be present during operating hours; many employers train all staff |
| Oversight | Hawaii State Department of Health (DOH) |
| Accepted training | DOH-accepted/ANAB-accredited programs |
| Course length | ~75 minutes |
| Exam | 40 questions; 70% passing; 2 attempts |
| Validity | 3 years |
Who needs training?
At minimum, Hawaii requires a certified food handler present during operating hours. Many operators require most or all staff to obtain a Food Handler Card to limit risk, support smooth inspections, and add scheduling flexibility across shifts.
Training, exam, and certificate
- Online, mobile-friendly programs accepted
- 40-question exam; 70% passing; 2 attempts
- Immediate digital card download upon passing
Validity, renewal, replacement
- Valid 3 years
- Renew by retaking training
- Reprints available via provider account
Helpful references (outbound)
- Hawaii DOH Food Safety Branch: https://health.hawaii.gov/san/food-safety-program/
- ANAB Accreditation: https://anab.ansi.org/
- FDA Food Code: https://www.fda.gov/food/fda-food-code/food-code-2017
- CDC Food Safety: CDC Food Safety
