Arizona Food Handler Practice Test 2026
In Arizona, food handler training rules come from county health codes. In Maricopa County, food employees must be trained within 30 days, and certificates last 3 years. Practice test 1 covers Maricopa County rules; the other sets cover food safety basics. Check your own county's rules if you work elsewhere in Arizona.
Quick answer
Pass mark: Set by the county or accredited course provider. It is run by County environmental health departments (for example, Maricopa County Environmental Services). Practise here for free with 132 questions, each with the answer and an explanation. Checked against official sources on October 10, 2026.
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Question 1 of 12
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Answer: B. The Maricopa County Environmental Health Code
Chapter VII of the Maricopa County Environmental Health Code covers food employee training and certified food protection managers.
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Question 2 of 12
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Answer: D. Within 30 days
The person in charge must make sure food employees are trained within 30 days of performing any food employee activity.
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Question 3 of 12
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Answer: A. Before the event starts
For temporary, seasonal and special event establishments, training is required before the event starts.
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Question 4 of 12
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Answer: D. 3 years from the date of issue
Food employee certificates expire three years from the date of issue.
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Question 5 of 12
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Answer: B. A county course, or a third-party course that meets the ANSI/ASTM E2659-09 standard
The county accepts its own course or third-party courses that meet Arizona law and the ANSI/ASTM E2659-09 standard.
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Question 6 of 12
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Answer: B. Yes
A valid food employee certificate or ID card issued by another county in Arizona is accepted.
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Question 7 of 12
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Answer: D. A separate training file
Each establishment must keep a training file on site to show food employees have been trained.
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Question 8 of 12
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Answer: C. At least one
Each food establishment must have at least one Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff, with some exceptions.
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Question 9 of 12
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Answer: A. 5 years from passing the test
A CFPM certificate expires five years from the date the test was passed.
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Question 10 of 12
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Answer: D. Within 90 days
The establishment must replace its CFPM within ninety days of the manager leaving.
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Question 11 of 12
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Answer: D. Those that serve only foods that do not need time and temperature control for safety
Establishments that only serve non-TCS foods are exempt from the CFPM requirement.
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Question 12 of 12
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Answer: B. The Environmental Health Officer
The Environmental Health Officer may exclude any food employee or CFPM with symptoms of a disease that can be spread through food.
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The real test: Set by the county or accredited course provider
What to know before the test
- These facts come from the Maricopa County Environmental Health Code. Other Arizona counties may have different rules.
- Food employees must be trained within 30 days of starting food employee work, or before a temporary event starts.
- Food employee certificates expire 3 years from the date of issue.
- Valid food handler cards from other Arizona counties are accepted.
- Each establishment needs at least one Certified Food Protection Manager on staff, whose certificate lasts 5 years.
Frequently asked questions
Are the rules the same everywhere in Arizona?
Food handler rules come from county health codes. This practice test uses Maricopa County rules, so check with your own county environmental health office.
How long do I have to get trained in Maricopa County?
Within 30 days of starting work as a food employee, or before the event starts for temporary events.
How long is a Maricopa County food handler card good for?
Three years from the date it was issued.
Can I use a card from another Arizona county?
Yes. Maricopa County accepts a valid food employee certificate from another Arizona county.