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ServerApproved — Food Safety Training for Texas
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Texas DSHS-Approved Food Safety Training

Safe Food.
Stronger Teams.
A Healthier Texas.

Practical food safety training for individuals, managers, and food-service teams.

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Be ServerApproved.

Food People
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Texas DSHS-Approved Food Handler and Food Manager training programs approved by the Texas Department of State Health Services.
Food Handler Program TXDSHS License 258
Food Manager Training Program TXDSHS #10011
Houston-Based Serving food-service professionals across Texas.

Training Programs

Choose the training option that fits your needs.

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Food Handler Training & Certificate

Complete your Texas DSHS-approved Food Handler training with ServerApproved. Learn essential food safety practices and receive your ServerApproved Food Handler certificate after successful completion.

  • Personal hygiene
  • Cross-contamination prevention
  • Time and temperature control
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Foodborne illness prevention
  • Allergen awareness
Texas DSHS-Approved Program Learn About Food Handler Training
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Food Manager Training

Prepare for Food Manager certification through ServerApproved’s Texas DSHS-approved training program.

  • Foodborne illness prevention
  • Employee health
  • Time and temperature control
  • Food protection
  • HACCP principles
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Management responsibilities
  • Exam preparation
Texas DSHS-Approved Program Learn About Food Manager Training
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Team & On-Site Training

Train multiple employees with convenient group or on-site training options. Ideal for restaurants, food trucks, catering companies, hotels, schools, and more.

  • Group registration
  • On-site options
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Training for all staff
  • Restaurants
  • Catering companies
  • Hotels & hospitality
  • Schools & institutions
  • Healthcare food service
  • And more
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Who We Serve

Built for the people who keep Texas fed.

Restaurants
Food Trucks
Catering Companies
Hotels & Hospitality
Healthcare Food Service
Schools & Universities
Grocery & Retail Food
Convenience Stores
Institutional Food Service
Independent Food Businesses

How It Works

A simple path to your training goals.

1

Choose Your Training

Select Food Handler, Food Manager, or Team Training.

2

Register

Choose an available format and class date.

3

Complete Training

Learn through practical instruction and required course content.

4

Complete Assessments

Finish all required knowledge checks and program requirements.

5

Receive Your Certificate

Get your ServerApproved certificate or exam eligibility after successful completion.

Train Your Team with ServerApproved

Stronger Teams.
Safer Workplaces.

We help businesses train their teams with convenient group and on-site options across Texas.

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Invest in
Your Team.
Invest in a
Safer Tomorrow.

Meet the Founder

Michelle “Kavachi” Ukegbu

Founder, ServerApproved

ServerApproved was created from hands-on experience across food service, hospitality, training, and business operations. Our focus is simple: make food safety education clear, practical, and useful for the people who prepare, serve, and manage food every day.

About ServerApproved
Michelle Kavachi Ukegbu
Safer Food.
Stronger Teams.

Frequently Asked Questions

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ServerApproved is a Texas-based certification and compliance platform built for food service and hospitality professionals. We offer Texas DSHS-approved Food Handler, TABC Seller-Server, and Food Manager certifications, plus group team training and compliance management software.
Individual employees who need to get certified, managers and owners who need a Food Manager Certification or want to manage their team, and businesses that need to train teams and track compliance year-round.
Yes. Certifications meet Texas DSHS requirements under the Texas Food Establishment Rules. The Food Manager program prepares candidates for the ServSafe exam. The TABC course meets Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission standards.
ServerApproved currently serves Texas. Online certifications are available statewide. In-person Food Manager training is available in Houston, Austin, Dallas, San Antonio, and surrounding areas.
The course takes approximately 2 hours to complete. It is entirely online and self-paced. You can pause and resume at any time.
Food Handler certificates are issued immediately. TABC certificates are issued the same day. Virtual Food Manager certificates are issued the same day you pass. In-person Food Manager certificates are issued after the exam.
Yes. We offer instructor-led group training for teams of all sizes, from small teams of 5 to large operations of 30 or more employees, virtually or in-person.
You can book a free 15-minute consultation call through any page on our website, or visit our Contact page.

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Food safety training for individuals, teams, and businesses.

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