Food handler cards expire every 2-5 years depending on your state and county. With high turnover in food service, some employee's cards expire while others are brand new. ExpirVault tracks every staff member's certification date so you're never caught off guard during a health inspection.
Free for up to 10 employees. No credit card required.
Health inspectors check food handler certifications during routine inspections. Expired cards lead to violations, fines, and public record entries that damage your restaurant's reputation.
Most jurisdictions require all food handlers to have a current certificate. During a surprise health inspection, each employee without a valid card is a separate violation. Multiple violations can lower your inspection grade from an A to a B or C -- and that letter grade is posted on your front door.
Depending on the jurisdiction, fines for operating with uncertified food handlers range from $100 to over $1,000 per violation. In high-turnover restaurants where staff come and go every few months, expired cards accumulate fast -- and so do the fines.
Health inspection results are public record. In many cities, they're posted on Yelp, Google Maps, and the health department's website. A low score or food safety violation is visible to every potential customer searching for your restaurant online.
Food handler card validity varies wildly: 2 years in California, 3 years in Texas, 5 years in some counties. Set each employee's specific expiry date and ExpirVault sends renewal reminders at 60, 30, and 7 days -- no matter which state or county issued the card.
Have employees photograph their food handler cards when they complete the course. Store the images in ExpirVault so you can produce them instantly during a health inspection -- no more rifling through a binder behind the register.
Running multiple restaurant locations? See which staff are certified, which are expiring, and which locations have coverage gaps. Perfect for franchise operators and multi-unit restaurant groups managing dozens of food handlers across locations.
ExpirVault tracks every staff member's food handler certification and reminds you before cards expire.
Free for up to 10 employees. No credit card required.