Pinal County Food Handlers Card: Arizona County Requirements (2026)

Quick answer

Required?
Yes
Deadline
Within 30 days of hire; before the event for special-event workers
Cost
Cost of an ANAB-accredited course
Valid for
Follows the accredited certificate's term (typically 3 years)

Requirements verified July 17, 2026 against Pinal County Environmental Health

How Pinal County differs from the rest of Arizona

Pinal County requires food service worker certification within 30 days of hire — special-event food workers must be certified before the event starts.

For the statewide picture, see the full Arizona food handlers card guide.

What Pinal County requires

All food employees must complete a food service worker sanitation course or test within 30 days of hire; certificates from ANAB-accredited food handler programs are accepted. At least one supervisory employee with authority over food preparation must be a Certified Food Protection Manager who passed an accredited exam.

Where to get your card in Pinal County

Pinal County Food Service Worker Training

Cost and validity

Cost of an ANAB-accredited course (typically $7–$10 online). The card is valid for follows the accredited certificate's term (typically 3 years).

Pinal County FAQ

How long do new hires in Pinal County have to get certified?

30 days from hire. Food workers at special events must be certified before the event starts.

Official sources

Every requirement on this page traces to one of these official sources.