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Manitoba Certified Food Handler Practice Test 2026

Manitoba's Certified Food Handler Training Program certifies the people in charge of food service establishments. In Winnipeg, the Food Service Bylaw requires the person in charge to be certified. Practice test 1 covers Manitoba rules; the other sets cover food safety basics across Canada.

  • Food safety
  • Manitoba
  • 110 questions
  • Checked October 10, 2026

Quick answer

Pass mark: Set by the program. It is run by Manitoba Health, Certified Food Handler Training Program; approved private contractors. Practise here for free with 110 questions, each with the answer and an explanation. Checked against official sources on October 10, 2026.

Read before you practiseStart with the Food Handler Study Guide (Canada): plain-language notes, diagrams and the numbers to remember.

  1. Question 1 of 10

    What is the name of Manitoba's provincial food handler certification program?
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    Answer: B. The Certified Food Handler Training Program

    Manitoba Health runs the Certified Food Handler Training Program.

  2. Question 2 of 10

    Under the City of Winnipeg Food Service Bylaw, who must complete the certified food handler program?
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    Answer: C. The person in charge of a food service establishment

    No person may operate a food service establishment unless the person in charge has completed the program.

  3. Question 3 of 10

    Which local law in Winnipeg requires the person in charge of a food service establishment to be certified?
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    Answer: A. The City of Winnipeg Food Service Bylaw

    The City of Winnipeg Food Service Bylaw sets this requirement.

  4. Question 4 of 10

    Under the Manitoba program information, what is required when fewer than 5 food handlers work at an establishment?
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    Answer: A. A certified person must be on staff

    With fewer than 5 food handlers, the establishment must have a certified person on staff.

  5. Question 5 of 10

    Under the Manitoba program information, what is required when more than 5 food handlers are working at one time?
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    Answer: A. A certified person must be on duty at all times

    With more than 5 food handlers working at one time, a certified person must be on duty at all times.

  6. Question 6 of 10

    What must you bring to write Manitoba's certified food handler challenge exam?
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    Answer: D. Photo identification

    Photo ID is required to write the challenge exam.

  7. Question 7 of 10

    Can you walk in without registering to write Manitoba's certified food handler challenge exam?
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    Answer: B. No, you must pre-register

    Walk-ins are not accepted; pre-registration is required.

  8. Question 8 of 10

    Is the Food Safe Workbook required before writing Manitoba's challenge exam?
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    Answer: C. No, it is optional

    The Food Safe Workbook is optional study material for the challenge exam.

  9. Question 9 of 10

    Besides Manitoba Health's own challenge exam, where else can you take a food handler course in Manitoba?
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    Answer: D. From an approved private contractor

    Manitoba publishes a list of approved private contractors that offer food handler courses.

  10. Question 10 of 10

    In which of these languages is Manitoba's Food Safe Workbook available?
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    Answer: B. Punjabi

    The workbook is offered in English, French, Chinese, Punjabi, Korean and Arabic.

What to know before the test

  • In Winnipeg, a food service establishment may not operate unless the person in charge has completed the program.
  • With fewer than 5 food handlers, a certified person must be on staff.
  • With more than 5 food handlers working at one time, a certified person must be on duty at all times.
  • The challenge exam is written in person; photo ID and pre-registration are required.
  • The optional Food Safe Workbook is offered in English, French, Chinese, Punjabi, Korean and Arabic.

Frequently asked questions

Who needs certified food handler training in Manitoba?

The person in charge of a food service establishment. When more than 5 food handlers work at once, a certified person must be on duty at all times.

How do I get certified?

Write Manitoba Health's challenge exam (pre-registration and photo ID required) or take a course from an approved private contractor.

Do I need the workbook?

No. The Food Safe Workbook is optional, but it is a useful study guide.

Can I walk in to write the exam?

No. You must pre-register.

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