Texas Food Handler Practice Test 2026

1. السؤال 1 من 11

   Under the Texas Food Establishment Rules, how soon after starting work must a food employee finish an accredited food handler course?

   • AWithin 1 year
   • BWithin 7 days
   • CWithin 6 months
   • DWithin 30 days of employment
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   الإجابة: D. Within 30 days of employment

   TFER §228.31 requires all food employees to complete accredited food handler training within 30 days of employment.

2. السؤال 2 من 11

   In Texas, who counts as a food employee who needs food handler training?

   • AOnly the head chef
   • BSomeone who works with unpackaged food, food equipment or utensils, or food-contact surfaces
   • COnly delivery drivers
   • DOnly people who handle money
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   الإجابة: B. Someone who works with unpackaged food, food equipment or utensils, or food-contact surfaces

   The Texas definition covers anyone who works with unpackaged food, food equipment or utensils, or surfaces that touch food.

3. السؤال 3 من 11

   If a Texas food handler card has no expiration date printed on it, how long is it valid?

   • AFor life
   • B5 years
   • C2 years from the date it was issued
   • D6 months
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   الإجابة: C. 2 years from the date it was issued

   Under 25 TAC §229.178, a certificate with no listed expiration date is valid for two years from the date of issue.

4. السؤال 4 من 11

   Which programs count as accredited food handler programs in Texas?

   • APrograms approved by Texas DSHS or accredited by ANSI
   • BPrograms run by any restaurant chain without approval
   • COnly programs taught in person in Austin
   • DAny free video online
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   الإجابة: A. Programs approved by Texas DSHS or accredited by ANSI

   Texas accepts food handler programs approved by the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) or accredited by ANSI.

5. السؤال 5 من 11

   Where in Texas is a certificate from an accredited food handler program accepted?

   • AOnly in the county where you took the course
   • BOnly at the restaurant that paid for it
   • COnly in large cities
   • DStatewide
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   الإجابة: D. Statewide

   Texas Health and Safety Code §438.046 says accredited certificates are recognized statewide as proof of training.

6. السؤال 6 من 11

   Can a Texas city or county make you buy a separate local food handler card if you already have an accredited certificate?

   • ANo, it may not charge a fee or require a local card for an accredited certificate
   • BYes, if you move to a new apartment
   • CYes, but only in the summer
   • DYes, every city requires its own card
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   الإجابة: A. No, it may not charge a fee or require a local card for an accredited certificate

   Under Texas law, a local health jurisdiction may not require or issue a local food handler card, or charge a fee, for an accredited certificate.

7. السؤال 7 من 11

   Who is exempt from the Texas food handler training rule?

   • AA line cook
   • BA Certified Food Manager
   • CA new server
   • DA dishwasher
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   الإجابة: B. A Certified Food Manager

   Certified Food Managers do not also need a food handler certificate.

8. السؤال 8 من 11

   Which kind of business is exempt from the Texas food handler training rule?

   • AA burger restaurant
   • BAn establishment that serves only prepackaged items
   • CA taco restaurant
   • DA barbecue restaurant
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   الإجابة: B. An establishment that serves only prepackaged items

   Establishments that serve only prepackaged foods are exempt, along with temporary food establishments under DSHS jurisdiction.

9. السؤال 9 من 11

   A Texas employer trains its own workers with a course that is not accredited. What is true about that training?

   • AIt is valid in every state
   • BIt replaces a Certified Food Manager
   • CIt is valid only for that employer's workers and is not accepted statewide
   • DIt is valid anywhere in Texas
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   الإجابة: C. It is valid only for that employer's workers and is not accepted statewide

   A single business may train its own staff with a non-accredited course, but that training only counts for that business.

10. السؤال 10 من 11

    Is a food handler card from another state accepted in Texas?

    • AOnly from neighboring states
    • BNever
    • CYes, if the program was ANSI-accredited
    • DOnly if it was issued this month
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    الإجابة: C. Yes, if the program was ANSI-accredited

    Texas recognizes out-of-state food handler cards if the program was accredited by ANSI.

11. السؤال 11 من 11

    Which Texas agency runs the food handler program accreditation and answers questions about it?

    • AThe Texas Department of Public Safety
    • BThe Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
    • CThe Texas Workforce Commission
    • DThe Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)
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    الإجابة: D. The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)

    DSHS approves food handler education programs and publishes the rules and FAQ.

لوحة المفاتيح: 1–4 للإجابة، وEnter للسؤال التالي.

الاختبار الحقيقي: Set by the accredited course provider