Get a food worker card

All Washington counties offer the same class and test, approved by the Washington State Dept. of Health. This is the only authorized online training program in Washington. You can either take this class and test online, or in-person.

Take the class and test online at foodworkercard.wa.gov

• Before you take the online class and test you will need:
  • To turn off your computer's pop-up blocker. If the pop-up blocker is on, you may not be able to sign on.
  • A credit or debit card to pay for your food worker card. You can't make arrangements to pay later.
  • Access to a printer
  • If you have trouble with the online class or test, contact FoodWorkerCard@tpchd.org or 1-800-204-4418.

  Take an in-person class.

  Downtown Seattle - Chinook Building

  401 5th Ave (corner of 5th and Jefferson)

  Seattle WA 98104

  Room 126 is on the ground floor. Please enter through the lobby and head to the back of the building behind the elevator banks.

  Classes are every other month on the last Wednesday from 9 am to 11 am. We will not allow anyone to enter the class after 9:10. Reservations for seats are not necessary.

  • September 25, 2024
  • November 27, 2024

  Parking: If you are planning to drive, metered street parking is available in the area as well as several parking lots south of the building along 5th Ave. A parking garage is located across the street (enter by heading halfway up Jefferson then turn south into the alleyway entrance.)

  Please note that we do not validate for parking.

  • If you do not live in King County, visit your county public health department's website to see what they offer.

  The Washington State Food Workers' Manual can help you get ready for the food safety training class and test.