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

Quick answer

Required?
Yes
Cost
Online ANAB course, typically $7–$20; current county fee unconfirmed — check with the c…
Valid for
3 years (typical ANAB certificate term)

Requirements verified July 17, 2026 against Yavapai County Community Health Services

How Yavapai County differs from the rest of Arizona

Yavapai County (Prescott) requires a food worker card for every employee who handles food or food equipment — but its in-person county classes are suspended, so online ANAB courses are the practical route.

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

What Yavapai County requires

Every employee who handles food or food equipment must have a food worker card, either issued by the county or earned through an ANAB-accredited food handler training program. At least one certified food safety manager must be on staff at food service businesses. County-run classes at the Prescott, Prescott Valley, and Cottonwood offices are canceled until further notice.

Where to get your card in Yavapai County

Yavapai County Food Worker Training

Cost and validity

Online ANAB course, typically $7–$20; current county fee unconfirmed — check with the county. The card is valid for 3 years (typical anab certificate term).

Yavapai County FAQ

Are in-person food worker classes available in Yavapai County?

The county has canceled classes at its Prescott, Prescott Valley, and Cottonwood offices until further notice. Online ANAB-accredited courses remain the practical way to get your card.

Official sources

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