Texas Food Handler Practice Test 2026

1. 第1题，共11题

   Under the Texas Food Establishment Rules, how soon after starting work must a food employee finish an accredited food handler course?

   • AWithin 1 year
   • BWithin 7 days
   • CWithin 6 months
   • DWithin 30 days of employment
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   答案: D. Within 30 days of employment

   TFER §228.31 requires all food employees to complete accredited food handler training within 30 days of employment.

2. 第2题，共11题

   In Texas, who counts as a food employee who needs food handler training?

   • AOnly the head chef
   • BSomeone who works with unpackaged food, food equipment or utensils, or food-contact surfaces
   • COnly delivery drivers
   • DOnly people who handle money
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   答案: B. Someone who works with unpackaged food, food equipment or utensils, or food-contact surfaces

   The Texas definition covers anyone who works with unpackaged food, food equipment or utensils, or surfaces that touch food.

3. 第3题，共11题

   If a Texas food handler card has no expiration date printed on it, how long is it valid?

   • AFor life
   • B5 years
   • C2 years from the date it was issued
   • D6 months
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   答案: C. 2 years from the date it was issued

   Under 25 TAC §229.178, a certificate with no listed expiration date is valid for two years from the date of issue.

4. 第4题，共11题

   Which programs count as accredited food handler programs in Texas?

   • APrograms approved by Texas DSHS or accredited by ANSI
   • BPrograms run by any restaurant chain without approval
   • COnly programs taught in person in Austin
   • DAny free video online
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   答案: A. Programs approved by Texas DSHS or accredited by ANSI

   Texas accepts food handler programs approved by the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) or accredited by ANSI.

5. 第5题，共11题

   Where in Texas is a certificate from an accredited food handler program accepted?

   • AOnly in the county where you took the course
   • BOnly at the restaurant that paid for it
   • COnly in large cities
   • DStatewide
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   答案: D. Statewide

   Texas Health and Safety Code §438.046 says accredited certificates are recognized statewide as proof of training.

6. 第6题，共11题

   Can a Texas city or county make you buy a separate local food handler card if you already have an accredited certificate?

   • ANo, it may not charge a fee or require a local card for an accredited certificate
   • BYes, if you move to a new apartment
   • CYes, but only in the summer
   • DYes, every city requires its own card
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   答案: A. No, it may not charge a fee or require a local card for an accredited certificate

   Under Texas law, a local health jurisdiction may not require or issue a local food handler card, or charge a fee, for an accredited certificate.

7. 第7题，共11题

   Who is exempt from the Texas food handler training rule?

   • AA line cook
   • BA Certified Food Manager
   • CA new server
   • DA dishwasher
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   答案: B. A Certified Food Manager

   Certified Food Managers do not also need a food handler certificate.

8. 第8题，共11题

   Which kind of business is exempt from the Texas food handler training rule?

   • AA burger restaurant
   • BAn establishment that serves only prepackaged items
   • CA taco restaurant
   • DA barbecue restaurant
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   答案: B. An establishment that serves only prepackaged items

   Establishments that serve only prepackaged foods are exempt, along with temporary food establishments under DSHS jurisdiction.

9. 第9题，共11题

   A Texas employer trains its own workers with a course that is not accredited. What is true about that training?

   • AIt is valid in every state
   • BIt replaces a Certified Food Manager
   • CIt is valid only for that employer's workers and is not accepted statewide
   • DIt is valid anywhere in Texas
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   答案: C. It is valid only for that employer's workers and is not accepted statewide

   A single business may train its own staff with a non-accredited course, but that training only counts for that business.

10. 第10题，共11题

    Is a food handler card from another state accepted in Texas?

    • AOnly from neighboring states
    • BNever
    • CYes, if the program was ANSI-accredited
    • DOnly if it was issued this month
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    答案: C. Yes, if the program was ANSI-accredited

    Texas recognizes out-of-state food handler cards if the program was accredited by ANSI.

11. 第11题，共11题

    Which Texas agency runs the food handler program accreditation and answers questions about it?

    • AThe Texas Department of Public Safety
    • BThe Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
    • CThe Texas Workforce Commission
    • DThe Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)
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    答案: D. The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)

    DSHS approves food handler education programs and publishes the rules and FAQ.

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