California Food Handler Card Practice Test 2026
California food handlers must earn a California Food Handler Card within 30 days of being hired. The exam is given by an ANSI-accredited training provider and has at least 40 questions with a 70% pass mark. Practice test 1 covers the California card law; the other sets cover food safety basics.
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官方考试共有40道题。 及格线:At least 70%。 主办机构:ANSI-accredited food handler training providers, under California Health and Safety Code section 113948。 在这里免费练习132道题,每道题都附有答案和解释。 已于2026年10月10日根据官方资料核对。
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第1题,共12题
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答案: B. Within 30 days
California Health and Safety Code section 113948 requires food handlers to get a card within 30 days after the date of hire.
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第2题,共12题
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答案: C. 3 years from the date it was issued
The card is valid for three years from the date of issue.
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第3题,共12题
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答案: B. It stays valid until it expires
A valid card stays valid for its full three years even if the food handler changes employers.
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第4题,共12题
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答案: A. 70 percent
The law requires a minimum score of 70 percent to pass.
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第5题,共12题
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答案: C. 40
The exam must have at least 40 questions. The course and exam are designed to take about two and a half hours.
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第6题,共12题
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答案: A. A training provider accredited by ANSI (the American National Standards Institute)
Since January 1, 2012, cards may only come from ANSI-accredited training providers that meet the ASTM E2659-09 standard.
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第7题,共12题
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答案: D. Major food allergens and how to avoid allergen cross-contact
Since 2021, the course must cover food allergy awareness and safe handling of major food allergens, including avoiding cross-contamination.
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第8题,共12题
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答案: A. The employer, because the time counts as paid hours worked
Employers must pay for training and exam time as hours worked, cover necessary costs, and relieve workers of other duties during training.
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第9题,共12题
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答案: A. No, the employer cannot make an existing card a condition of hiring
The law says employers may not require an applicant or employee to already have a food handler card as a condition of employment.
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第10题,共12题
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答案: C. Records showing each food handler has a valid card
Food facilities must keep records of valid food handler cards and show them to the local inspector on request.
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第11题,共12题
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答案: C. Throughout the state, except in a few areas that have their own local program
The card is recognized statewide, except in local jurisdictions that had their own food handler program in place before January 1, 2009.
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第12题,共12题
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答案: A. A public or private school cafeteria
Exemptions include school cafeterias, licensed health care facilities, certified farmers markets, most grocery stores and some other settings.
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真实考试:At least 70%
考前须知
- Food handlers must get a California Food Handler Card within 30 days of being hired.
- The card is valid for 3 years and stays valid if you change employers.
- The exam has at least 40 questions, and you need a score of at least 70% to pass.
- Only ANSI-accredited training providers may issue the card.
- Training must include food allergy awareness and safe handling of major food allergens.
- Employers must pay for the time spent on the course and exam as hours worked.
常见问题
How long do I have to get a California food handler card?
You must get it within 30 days after the date you were hired.
What score do I need to pass?
At least 70%. The exam has at least 40 questions.
Does my card still work if I change jobs?
Yes. The card is valid for 3 years from the date it was issued, even with a new employer.
Who pays for the training?
Your employer must count the training and exam time as paid hours worked and cover necessary costs.
Is the card valid everywhere in California?
It is recognized statewide, except in a few local areas that had their own food handler program before 2009. Ask your county if you are unsure.