New Mexico Food Handler Practice Test 2026

New Mexico requires food handler cards from an accredited program for people who handle food, utensils and food-contact surfaces. Albuquerque and Bernalillo County run their own programs. Practice test 1 covers New Mexico rules; the other sets cover food safety basics.

  • Sicurezza alimentare
  • Nuovo Messico
  • 130 domande
  • Verificato: 10 ottobre 2026

In breve

Per superarlo: Set by the accredited course provider. Lo gestisce: New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) Food Safety Program; accredited course providers. Esercitati qui gratis con 130 domande, ciascuna con la risposta e una spiegazione. Verificato sulle fonti ufficiali in data 10 ottobre 2026.

Leggi prima di esercitartiInizia dalla lettura di «Food Handler Study Guide (US)»: appunti in linguaggio semplice, schemi e i numeri da ricordare.
  1. Domanda 1 di 10

    Which New Mexico workers need a food handler card?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: B. People who handle food, utensils or food-contact surfaces

    The New Mexico Environment Department requires a food handler card for people who handle food, utensils and food-contact surfaces, unless they are exempt.

  2. Domanda 2 di 10

    Where must a New Mexico food handler card come from?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: D. An accredited food handler training program

    The card must be obtained through an accredited food handler training program.

  3. Domanda 3 di 10

    Which New Mexico worker is exempt from needing a food handler card?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: C. A worker with a valid Certified Food Protection Manager certificate

    A valid Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) certificate replaces the food handler card.

  4. Domanda 4 di 10

    A New Mexico worker only handles foods that do not need time and temperature control for safety. Do they need a food handler card?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: B. No, they are exempt

    Workers who handle only non-TCS foods are exempt from the card requirement.

  5. Domanda 5 di 10

    A restaurant host in New Mexico only sometimes acts as a food employee. What is true?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: A. They may be exempt as an occasional food employee

    People who only occasionally work as a food employee, such as a host, are exempt from the card.

  6. Domanda 6 di 10

    At a temporary event in New Mexico, who must have a food handler card or be a Certified Food Protection Manager?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: B. The person in charge

    At temporary events, the person in charge must have a food handler card or be a CFPM.

  7. Domanda 7 di 10

    What must New Mexico facilities still give workers who are exempt from the food handler card?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: C. Basic food safety training, with records kept

    Facilities must still give exempt workers basic food safety training and keep records of it.

  8. Domanda 8 di 10

    How many Certified Food Protection Managers must a permitted New Mexico food establishment have?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: A. At least one employee with supervisory and management duties

    At least one employee with supervisory and management responsibility must be a CFPM, unless a variance is approved.

  9. Domanda 9 di 10

    Can one New Mexico Certified Food Protection Manager be responsible for more than one food establishment?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: A. Yes, but only with an approved variance

    A CFPM may cover more than one establishment only if a variance has been approved.

  10. Domanda 10 di 10

    Which two areas of New Mexico run their own food safety programs instead of the state program?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: C. Albuquerque and Bernalillo County

    The state Food Safety Program has no jurisdiction in Albuquerque and Bernalillo County, which have their own programs.

Cosa sapere prima del test

  • Food handler cards must come from an accredited food handler training program.
  • A valid Certified Food Protection Manager certificate replaces the food handler card.
  • Workers who handle only non-TCS foods, or only occasionally work as food employees, are exempt.
  • Exempt workers must still get basic food safety training, and records must be kept.
  • Albuquerque and Bernalillo County have their own food safety programs.

Domande frequenti

Who needs a food handler card in New Mexico?

People who handle food, utensils and food-contact surfaces, unless they are exempt.

Do managers need a food handler card?

Not if they hold a valid Certified Food Protection Manager certificate.

I work in Albuquerque. Are the rules different?

Albuquerque and Bernalillo County run their own food safety programs, so check with them directly.

Where do I get a card?

From an accredited food handler training program.

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