Utah Food Handler Permit Practice Test 2026
Utah food handlers get a certificate from a training provider within 14 days of starting work and a food handler permit within 30 days. The exam has 40 multiple-choice questions and you need 75% to pass. Practice test 1 covers Utah rules; the other sets cover food safety basics.
Quick answer
The Utah food handler exam and permit (Utah rule R392-103) has 40 questions. Pass mark: At least 75% (30 of 40). It is run by Local health departments in Utah (rule R392-103); approved training providers. 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. Within 30 days
Utah rule R392-103 requires a food handler permit within 30 days after the person begins employment.
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Question 2 of 12
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Answer: B. Within 14 days
A food handler must get a certificate from a training provider within 14 days of starting work, then a permit within 30 days.
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Question 3 of 12
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Answer: C. 30 days from issue
The certificate is only valid for 30 days. The food handler uses it to get a permit.
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Question 4 of 12
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Answer: A. 3 years, statewide
A Utah food handler permit is valid statewide for 3 years from the date it was issued.
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Question 5 of 12
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Answer: C. At least 75%
Food handlers must correctly answer at least 75% of the exam questions.
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Question 6 of 12
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Answer: A. 40 multiple-choice questions
The exam has 40 multiple-choice questions, with 10 from each of four content sections.
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Question 7 of 12
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Answer: B. A local health officer
A local health officer issues the permit once the requirements are met.
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Question 8 of 12
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Answer: D. Employee health and hygiene
The four sections are limiting harmful pathogens, destroying pathogens and preventing contamination, equipment and utensils, and employee health and hygiene.
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Question 9 of 12
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Answer: D. 75 minutes
Utah food handler courses must include at least 75 minutes of training.
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Question 10 of 12
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Answer: D. A certified food safety manager
Certified food safety managers under rule R392-101 are exempt from the food handler permit requirement.
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Question 11 of 12
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Answer: C. A person who works with unpackaged food, food equipment or utensils, or food-contact surfaces
Utah defines a food handler as a person who works with unpackaged food, food equipment or utensils, or food-contact surfaces.
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Question 12 of 12
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Answer: B. The local health department
Lost permits are replaced by the local health department that has jurisdiction.
Keyboard: 1–4 to answer, Enter for the next question.
The real test: At least 75% (30 of 40)
What to know before the test
- Get a food handler certificate within 14 days, and a food handler permit within 30 days, of starting work.
- The exam has 40 multiple-choice questions, 10 from each of four sections.
- You must answer at least 75% of the questions correctly to pass.
- A food handler permit is valid statewide for 3 years.
- Courses must include at least 75 minutes of training.
- Certified food safety managers are exempt from the permit.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are on the Utah food handler test?
40 multiple-choice questions. You need at least 75% to pass.
How long is a Utah food handler permit valid?
3 years, and it is valid anywhere in Utah.
What is the difference between the certificate and the permit?
The training provider gives you a certificate (valid 30 days) after you pass. A local health officer then issues the 3-year permit.
Do certified food managers need a permit?
No. Certified food safety managers are exempt.