Oregon Food Handler Card Practice Test 2026
Oregon food service workers must get a food handler card within 30 days of starting work. Cards last 3 years and are valid in every Oregon county. Practice test 1 covers Oregon rules; the other sets cover food safety basics.
Quick answer
Pass mark: Set by the approved provider. It is run by Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and local environmental health offices (OAR 333-175). Practise here for free with 130 questions, each with the answer and an explanation. Checked against official sources on October 10, 2026.
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Question 1 of 10
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Answer: A. Within 30 days
Oregon food service workers must get a food handler card within 30 days of beginning work.
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Question 2 of 10
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Answer: C. 3 years
An Oregon food handler card is valid for three years.
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Question 3 of 10
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Answer: C. Anywhere in Oregon
Food handler cards issued in any Oregon county are valid throughout the state.
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Question 4 of 10
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Answer: A. No
Food handler cards issued in other states are not valid in Oregon.
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Question 5 of 10
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Answer: D. A valid food manager training certificate
Oregon accepts a valid food manager training certificate instead of a food handler card.
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Question 6 of 10
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Answer: B. Your local environmental health office
Contact your local environmental health office or use the approved provider list. Oregon warns that copycat websites exist.
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Question 7 of 10
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Answer: A. Copycat sites exist that are not approved providers
Use the county links or approved provider list from the Oregon Health Authority to avoid copycat sites.
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Question 8 of 10
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Answer: C. Through the Department of Early Learning and Care
Childcare providers get food handler cards through the Department of Early Learning and Care.
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Question 9 of 10
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Answer: A. Oregon Administrative Rules chapter 333, division 175 (OAR 333-175)
The Oregon Health Authority links to the Food Handler Program Rules in OAR 333-175.
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Question 10 of 10
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Answer: D. The Oregon Health Authority, with local environmental health offices
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) runs the program together with county environmental health offices.
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The real test: Set by the approved provider
What to know before the test
- Food service workers must get a food handler card within 30 days of beginning work.
- The card is valid for 3 years.
- Cards issued in any Oregon county are valid throughout Oregon.
- Food handler cards from other states are not valid in Oregon.
- A valid food manager training certificate is accepted in place of a food handler card.
Frequently asked questions
How long do I have to get an Oregon food handler card?
Within 30 days of beginning work.
How long is the card valid?
Three years, anywhere in Oregon.
Can I use a card from Washington or another state?
No. Food handler cards from other states are not valid in Oregon.
Where should I take the class?
Through your local environmental health office or a provider on the Oregon Health Authority's approved list. Watch out for copycat sites.