Hawaii Food Handler Practice Test 2026
Hawaii requires the person in charge of a food establishment to hold food handler certification during normal work hours. The Department of Health accepts ANSI-recognized certification and offers free classes. Practice test 1 covers Hawaii rules; the other sets cover food safety basics.
Respuesta rápida
Para aprobar: Set by the DOH class or ANSI-recognized provider. Lo organiza: Hawaii Department of Health (DOH), Sanitation Branch. Practica aquí gratis con 130 preguntas, cada una con la respuesta y una explicación. Contrastado con fuentes oficiales el 10 de octubre de 2026.
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Pregunta 1 de 10
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Respuesta: D. The person in charge during normal work hours, including food preparation
Hawaii Administrative Rules require the person in charge during normal work hours, including food preparation, to be certified.
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Pregunta 2 de 10
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Respuesta: A. Chapter 11-50
Food safety rules are in HAR chapter 11-50; section 11-50-20(c) requires training in proper food handling to get certified.
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Pregunta 3 de 10
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Respuesta: D. September 2018
The rule took effect on September 2, 2017, and enforcement began on September 4, 2018, after a one-year grace period.
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Pregunta 4 de 10
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Respuesta: A. Certifications recognized by ANSI (the American National Standards Institute)
DOH accepts certification recognized by ANSI, as well as its own classes.
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Pregunta 5 de 10
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Respuesta: D. Free food safety classes statewide
DOH offers free food safety classes statewide and also lists approved online and multilingual options.
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Pregunta 6 de 10
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Respuesta: B. Groups that need a special event permit to give out food
The rule also applies to organizations distributing food at special events that need a special event permit.
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Pregunta 7 de 10
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Respuesta: A. Homemade food sellers who sell items like cookies and breads directly to consumers
Homemade food purveyors who sell products such as cookies and breads directly to consumers are also covered.
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Pregunta 8 de 10
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Respuesta: B. By asking for proof of certification during the inspection
Proof of certification is required during health inspections.
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Pregunta 9 de 10
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Respuesta: A. The Hawaii Department of Health
The Hawaii Department of Health (DOH), through its Sanitation Branch, runs food safety education and inspections.
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Pregunta 10 de 10
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Respuesta: C. One year
The rule took effect in September 2017 and DOH gave the industry one year to comply before enforcement began in 2018.
Teclado: 1–4 para responder, Intro para la siguiente pregunta.
El examen real: Set by the DOH class or ANSI-recognized provider
Qué debes saber antes del examen
- The person in charge during normal work hours, including food preparation, must be certified (HAR §11-50-20(c)).
- The rule took effect on September 2, 2017, and enforcement began on September 4, 2018.
- DOH accepts certification recognized by ANSI and offers free food safety classes statewide.
- The rule also covers special event food distributors and homemade food purveyors.
Preguntas frecuentes
Does every worker in Hawaii need a food handler card?
The Hawaii rule requires the person in charge during normal work hours to be certified. Your employer may ask other staff to get certified too.
Which certificates does Hawaii accept?
Certification recognized by ANSI, and certification from Department of Health classes.
Are there free classes?
Yes. The Department of Health offers free food safety classes statewide.
Does the rule apply to special events?
Yes. Organizations giving out food at events that need a special event permit are covered.