Santa Cruz County Food Handlers Card: Arizona County Requirements (2026)

Quick answer

Required?
Yes
Deadline
Within 30 days of hire
Cost
Cost of an approved course, typically $7–$10 online
Valid for
3 years from issuance

Requirements verified July 17, 2026 against Santa Cruz County Health Services

How Santa Cruz County differs from the rest of Arizona

Santa Cruz County (Nogales) requires all food-handling employees to hold a Food Handler's Certificate within 30 days of hire, with certificates kept on site for inspections.

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

What Santa Cruz County requires

All food-handling employees must obtain a Food Handler's Certificate; the person in charge is responsible for compliance. Proof is required within 30 days of hire, and certificates must be visible or readily accessible on site during health inspections. At least one person in charge per shift must have manager-level certification training before the business is licensed.

Where to get your card in Santa Cruz County

Santa Cruz County Food Handler Training

Cost and validity

Cost of an approved course, typically $7–$10 online. The card is valid for 3 years from issuance.

Santa Cruz County FAQ

When must new hires in Santa Cruz County show a food handler card?

Within 30 days after the date of hire. Certificates must be kept on site and accessible during inspections.

Official sources

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