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Washington Food Worker Card Practice Test 2026

Washington food workers need a state food worker card. You take a food safety class and pass the Washington State exam online at foodworkercard.wa.gov or at a local health department. Practice test 1 covers Washington rules and the Food Worker Manual; the other sets cover food safety basics.

  • Seguridad alimentaria
  • Washington
  • 134 preguntas
  • Revisado el 10 de octubre de 2026

Respuesta rápida

Para aprobar: Pass the Washington State food safety exam (score not published on the DOH page). Lo organiza: Washington State Department of Health and local health departments (Chapter 246-217 WAC). Practica aquí gratis con 134 preguntas, cada una con la respuesta y una explicación. Contrastado con fuentes oficiales el 10 de octubre de 2026.

Lee antes de practicarEmpieza por Food Handler Study Guide (US): notas en lenguaje sencillo, diagramas y las cifras que hay que recordar.

  1. Pregunta 1 de 14

    Who needs a Washington food worker card?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: C. Anyone who works with unpackaged food, food equipment or utensils, or food-contact surfaces

    Chapter 246-217 WAC requires a valid food worker card for anyone who works with unpackaged food, equipment, utensils or surfaces that touch unwrapped food.

  2. Pregunta 2 de 14

    How many days can you work before getting a Washington food worker card, if your employer gives you food safety training?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: A. Up to 14 days

    You may work up to 14 days before getting your card, but only if your employer provides food safety training.

  3. Pregunta 3 de 14

    How long is your first Washington food worker card valid?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: D. 2 years

    The first food worker card is valid for 2 years.

  4. Pregunta 4 de 14

    How long is a standard renewal Washington food worker card valid?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: D. 3 years

    Renewal cards are valid for 3 years from the date they are issued.

  5. Pregunta 5 de 14

    How can you get a 5-year Washington food worker card when you renew?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: C. Show proof of additional food safety training completed in the past 2 years

    A 5-year renewal card is available if you hold a current card and finished additional food safety training within the past 2 years.

  6. Pregunta 6 de 14

    What is the only authorized website for the Washington food worker card course and test?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: D. foodworkercard.wa.gov

    Washington warns that other sites offering similar cards are not valid. The official online program is foodworkercard.wa.gov.

  7. Pregunta 7 de 14

    Is a food handler card from another state accepted in Washington?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: B. No, you must have a Washington food worker card

    Washington does not accept out-of-state cards. You must have a Washington card.

  8. Pregunta 8 de 14

    Besides online, where can you take the Washington food worker class and test?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: D. At a local health department

    Local health departments offer the training, test and card in person. The card is valid statewide.

  9. Pregunta 9 de 14

    The Washington Food Worker Manual says pans used to cool food should be no deeper than how much?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: D. 2 inches

    Use shallow pans no more than 2 inches deep, uncovered, and put them in the refrigerator right away.

  10. Pregunta 10 de 14

    Under the Washington Food Worker Manual, large roasts should be cut into pieces no thicker than what before cooling?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: B. 4 inches

    Cutting whole meats into pieces no thicker than 4 inches helps them cool fast enough.

  11. Pregunta 11 de 14

    According to the Washington manual, how far from a vomit or diarrhea spill must equipment and utensils be cleaned and sanitized?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: B. Within 25 feet

    Clean and sanitize equipment and utensils within 25 feet of the spill, following your written cleanup procedure.

  12. Pregunta 12 de 14

    How does the Washington manual describe a common bleach sanitizer mix?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: A. 1 teaspoon of bleach per gallon of water, checked with test strips

    The manual gives 1 teaspoon of bleach per gallon of water as a common mix. Always check the strength with test strips.

  13. Pregunta 13 de 14

    According to the Washington manual, when must a worker call the health department?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: A. When diagnosed with a foodborne illness or jaundice

    The manual tells food workers to call the health department if they are diagnosed with an illness that spreads through food or have jaundice.

  14. Pregunta 14 de 14

    What must a Washington food thermometer be able to read, according to the manual?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: B. 0°F to 220°F, with a thin metal probe

    A food thermometer must measure from 0°F to 220°F and have a thin metal probe.

Qué debes saber antes del examen

  • All food workers in Washington must have a valid food worker card (Chapter 246-217 WAC).
  • You may work up to 14 days before getting a card only if your employer provides food safety training.
  • The first card is valid for 2 years; renewal cards for 3 years, or 5 years with extra training in the past 2 years.
  • The only authorized online program is foodworkercard.wa.gov.
  • Cards from other states are not accepted in Washington.
  • The Food Worker Manual is available in 13 languages.

Preguntas frecuentes

How long is a Washington food worker card valid?

Your first card is valid for 2 years. Renewal cards are valid for 3 years, or 5 years if you completed additional food safety training in the past 2 years.

Can I start work before I have my card?

Yes, for up to 14 days, but only if your employer gives you food safety training.

Where do I take the test?

Online at foodworkercard.wa.gov or in person at a local health department.

Does my food handler card from another state work in Washington?

No. You must get a Washington food worker card.

What should I study?

The Washington State Food Worker Manual, which covers temperatures, handwashing, illness rules, cleaning and more.

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