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.

  • Segurança alimentar
  • Washington
  • 134 perguntas
  • Verificado em 10 de outubro de 2026

Resposta rápida

Para passar: Pass the Washington State food safety exam (score not published on the DOH page). Entidade responsável: Washington State Department of Health and local health departments (Chapter 246-217 WAC). Pratique aqui gratuitamente com 134 perguntas, cada uma com a resposta e uma explicação. Verificado com fontes oficiais em 10 de outubro de 2026.

Leia antes de praticarComece por aqui: Food Handler Study Guide (US). Notas em linguagem simples, diagramas e os números a memorizar.
  1. Pergunta 1 de 14

    Who needs a Washington food worker card?
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    Resposta: 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. Pergunta 2 de 14

    How many days can you work before getting a Washington food worker card, if your employer gives you food safety training?
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    Resposta: 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. Pergunta 3 de 14

    How long is your first Washington food worker card valid?
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    Resposta: D. 2 years

    The first food worker card is valid for 2 years.

  4. Pergunta 4 de 14

    How long is a standard renewal Washington food worker card valid?
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    Resposta: D. 3 years

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

  5. Pergunta 5 de 14

    How can you get a 5-year Washington food worker card when you renew?
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    Resposta: 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. Pergunta 6 de 14

    What is the only authorized website for the Washington food worker card course and test?
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    Resposta: D. foodworkercard.wa.gov

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

  7. Pergunta 7 de 14

    Is a food handler card from another state accepted in Washington?
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    Resposta: 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. Pergunta 8 de 14

    Besides online, where can you take the Washington food worker class and test?
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    Resposta: D. At a local health department

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

  9. Pergunta 9 de 14

    The Washington Food Worker Manual says pans used to cool food should be no deeper than how much?
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    Resposta: D. 2 inches

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

  10. Pergunta 10 de 14

    Under the Washington Food Worker Manual, large roasts should be cut into pieces no thicker than what before cooling?
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    Resposta: B. 4 inches

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

  11. Pergunta 11 de 14

    According to the Washington manual, how far from a vomit or diarrhea spill must equipment and utensils be cleaned and sanitized?
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    Resposta: B. Within 25 feet

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

  12. Pergunta 12 de 14

    How does the Washington manual describe a common bleach sanitizer mix?
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    Resposta: 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. Pergunta 13 de 14

    According to the Washington manual, when must a worker call the health department?
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    Resposta: 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. Pergunta 14 de 14

    What must a Washington food thermometer be able to read, according to the manual?
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    Resposta: 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.

O que saber antes do exame

  • 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.

Perguntas frequentes

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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