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Texas-Approved Food Safety Training

Food Handler
Certification

Food safety training designed for team members and food-service staff. Build the skills to keep people safe and your operation running strong.

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Valid for2 Years

Who Needs Food Handler Certification?

Food handler certification is ideal for team members and food-service staff who work with food or in food-related environments, including:

  • Restaurant employees
  • Food service workers
  • Cafeteria and school staff
  • Grocery and convenience store staff
  • Warehouse and commissary workers
  • Anyone who handles food

What You'll Learn

Our food handler training covers essential food safety principles for today's food-service environments, including:

  • Food safety basics and best practices
  • Personal hygiene and handwashing
  • Cross-contamination prevention
  • Time and temperature control
  • Cleaning and sanitation
  • Allergen awareness
  • Safe food handling and storage

How It Works

Get certified in three simple steps.

1

Choose Your Training

Select the Food Handler Certification course that fits your needs.

2

Complete Training

Learn at your own pace with engaging, easy-to-follow content.

3

Receive Your Certificate

Pass the final assessment and get your official certificate instantly.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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A Texas Food Handler Certification is a state-required credential for all employees who handle, prepare, or serve food in a food service establishment in Texas. It is required under the Texas Food Establishment Rules and must be renewed every 2 years.
Any employee who works with food in Texas, including servers, line cooks, prep cooks, bussers who handle food, and anyone involved in food preparation or service, is required by Texas law to hold a valid Food Handler Certification. Employers are legally required to ensure all applicable staff are certified.
The Food Handler Certification is valid for 2 years from the date of completion. We will send you reminders before your certification expires so you never miss a renewal deadline.
Yes. The course is fully mobile-friendly and works on any smartphone, tablet, or desktop. No app download required.
Yes. Our Food Handler Certification meets Texas DSHS requirements and is accepted by employers across Texas, including restaurants, bars, catering companies, hotels, hospitals, and food service operations of all types.
The course takes approximately 2 hours to complete. It is entirely online and self-paced. You can pause and resume at any time. Most people finish in a single sitting.
Your Food Handler certificate is issued immediately upon completing the course. Download and print it the same day.
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. Training covers Food Handler, Food Manager, and TABC certifications and can be conducted virtually or in-person.

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Food safety training for individuals, teams, and businesses.

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