Health Cards or Food Handler cards are required by the Cowlitz County Health Department for all food service employees working in Cowlitz County restaurants, grocery stores, concession stands, and other venues that provide food to the public.
Health Card testing is available at the LCC Admissions Building and at the LCC Woodland Center.
LCC Admissions Center
Fall/Winter/Spring Testing Schedule
Tuesday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
(Monday test availability varies)
Test Fee: $10.00 (No Checks Accepted)
LCC Woodland Center
650 Goerig Street, Suite E-Park Plaza Bldg.
Call 1-800-291-4518 for schedule
How to take the Food Handler test:
All testers must bring a photo ID with them the day of the test. No exceptions.
Food Handler Cards are valid for 2 years throughout Washington State.
The guidelines changed in May, 2005, and so did the video and test! Download brochure.
Special note: No children or cell phones are allowed in the testing room.
Re-Testing
If you don't pass the test, you can re-take the Food Handler test within 30 days free of charge. You must wait at least 24 hours to retest, and view the video again prior to testing.
Language Availability
Testing and instruction are now available in several languages.
- Video Instruction: English, Spanish, Korean, Vietnamese, Cantonese, Russian, and Mandarin
- Written Test: English, Spanish, Korean, Vietnamese, Chinese and Russian.
- Study booklets: Downloadable PDF booklets in English, Spanish, Korean, Vietnamese, Chinese, and Russian.
Group Testing Available
Employers and organizations can arrange special group sessions either on-site or at the LCC testing center. Call 360-442-2353 for more information.