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Texas Food Handler Card Online
The food safety training Texas expects from food service employees. Take it once, carry the certificate to any food job in the state.
At a glance
- Expected within 30 days of starting a food job
- Certificate valid for 2 years
- Recognized statewide
- Print or save it right away
Regulated by the Texas Department of State Health Services.
Is this the right course?
You handle food at work
Cooks, servers, dishwashers, baristas and anyone else who works with unpackaged food.
You run a cottage food business
Texas asks home food producers to complete food handler training too.
Your card is about to expire
There is no shortcut renewal. You take the course again.
How it works
Food Handler in 3 simple steps
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Step 2
Take the lessons
Short, practical, and readable on a phone during a break.
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Step 3
Show your employer
You see what you missed and can try again. Download the certificate and keep a copy on your phone.
$10
Planned launch price
Planned price. Certificate valid statewide for two years.
What is included and what is not
Included
- Training on the eight topics Texas requires
- Chapter quizzes
- Food handler certificate, valid statewide for two years
Not included
- A Certified Food Manager certificate, which is a different credential
- Local health permit fees charged by your city or county
Price
$10 planned
Planned price. Certificate valid statewide for two years.
Optional extras are listed below. None is pre-selected.
Optional extras (never pre-selected)
The course is complete without any of these. Each one is optional and nothing is pre-selected. You will see every price before you pay.
Printed wallet card
A durable card mailed to you, in addition to the digital certificate.
Team accounts
Employers buy seats in bulk and see who is certified and when each card expires.
What it covers
- Personal hygiene and handwashing
- Keeping raw and ready-to-eat food apart
- Time and temperature control
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- When to stay home sick
Outline shown for planning. The final content is the version the DSHS approves.
Questions about this course
Is this the same as a food manager certificate?
No. Food manager certification is a separate, longer program.
Is the certificate accepted everywhere in Texas?
A certificate from an accredited program is recognized statewide.
How long is it valid?
Two years from the date it is issued.
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