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.
Kort antwoord
Geslaagd: Set by the DOH class or ANSI-recognized provider. Afgenomen door: Hawaii Department of Health (DOH), Sanitation Branch. Oefen hier gratis met 130 vragen, elk met het antwoord en een uitleg. Gecontroleerd aan de hand van officiële bronnen op 10 oktober 2026.
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Vraag 1 van 10
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Antwoord: 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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Vraag 2 van 10
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Antwoord: 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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Vraag 3 van 10
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Antwoord: 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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Vraag 4 van 10
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Antwoord: 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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Vraag 5 van 10
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Antwoord: 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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Vraag 6 van 10
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Antwoord: 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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Vraag 7 van 10
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Antwoord: 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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Vraag 8 van 10
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Antwoord: B. By asking for proof of certification during the inspection
Proof of certification is required during health inspections.
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Vraag 9 van 10
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Antwoord: 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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Vraag 10 van 10
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Antwoord: C. One year
The rule took effect in September 2017 and DOH gave the industry one year to comply before enforcement began in 2018.
Toetsenbord: 1–4 om te antwoorden, Enter voor de volgende vraag.
Het echte examen: Set by the DOH class or ANSI-recognized provider
Wat je moet weten voor het 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.
Veelgestelde vragen
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.