ServerApproved — Texas Food & TABC Certifications
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Texas-approved food safety and alcohol certifications. Built for new hires, managers, and hospitality teams.

Texas DSHS Approved — Provider #10011
Built for first-time test takers — step-by-step lessons
Works on phone, tablet, or desktop
Employer accepted statewide
Finish your certification before your next shift.
Food service professional
 Same-Day Certificate
Food Handler & TABC
Download immediately after passing
~2h
to complete
Why it works

Fast. Simple. Clear.

Built around how hospitality workers actually learn — not how textbooks think they do.

Food Handler and TABC in ~2 hours

Complete both certifications in a single afternoon. No lengthy videos. No filler content.

Designed for first-time test takers

Plain language. Step-by-step lessons. Each module builds on the last.

Works on any device

Phone, tablet, or desktop. Progress saves automatically. Pick up where you left off on WiFi or data.

Designed to help you pass

High pass rates for first-time takers. Free retakes included for Food Handler and TABC.

What people say

"Finished the same day. Certificate came through fast."

"Clear steps. Easy to follow from start to finish."

"Completed in one sitting. No confusion at all."

60-Second Quiz

Not sure what you need?

Our Certification Quiz gets you the right cert in 60 seconds. Answer 3 simple questions and get an instant recommendation with pricing.

1

What's your role?
employee, manager, business

2

What do you handle?
food, alcohol, both

3

How soon do you need it?
today, this week

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Your Certification

Choose your role

Different certifications for different positions. Select yours to see exactly what you need.

Food Handler certification
Texas DSHS Approved
Food Safety Certification

Texas Food Handler

$15
~2 hours
Same-day certificate after passing
One free retake included
Valid 2 years
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TABC Certification
TABC Certified
Alcohol Safety Certification

TABC Seller/Server

$20
~2 hours
Same-day certificate after passing
Uploaded to TABC portal within 24–48h
One free retake · Valid 2 years
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Food Safety Manager Certification

Texas Certified Food Manager

Prepares you for the ServSafe Food Protection Manager Exam — administered by the National Restaurant Association and accepted statewide.

$150
Virtual
Attend from anywhere
Live online class
Online exam
$175
In-Person
Classroom setting
In-person exam
Hands-on support
14-hour program — includes exam
Meets Texas Food Establishment Rules for Certified Food Managers
Live instructor-led training
Valid 5 years upon passing
Food manager training class

Train Your Team. Stay Compliant.

Manage employee certifications in one place. Never miss a renewal again.

Bulk-assign certifications in minutes CSV upload for entire staff — no manual entry
Auto-renewal reminders Prevents expired certifications before they happen
Audit-ready reports One-click exports for health inspections or HR reviews
Multi-location support Track compliance across all locations from one dashboard

Built for restaurants, bars, catering, events, and food trucks.

Pricing

$149/mo
for up to 25 employees

$750–$900
one-time team training

Enterprise or multi-location setup? Contact our team for custom pricing and integrations.

Timeline & Delivery

How long it takes. When you get certified.

Completion Time

Food Handler

~2 hours

Complete at your own pace. Progress saves automatically.

TABC Seller/Server

~2 hours

Online, self-paced. Available any time of day.

Food Manager

14 hours

Includes exam. Offered as virtual or in-person sessions.

Certificate Delivery

Food Handler

Same day

Download immediately after completing the course.

TABC Seller/Server

Same day

Certificate issued after passing. Uploaded to the TABC portal within 24–48 hours for official verification.

Food Manager

After exam

Certificate issued once you pass the ServSafe exam. Valid for 5 years.

Restaurant
Job Board

Get Certified. Get Hired.

Get certified, then browse hospitality jobs that match your certification. Real employers. Hiring now.

Filter by job type, location, and pay
See required certifications upfront
Apply directly once certified

Line Cook — Houston, TX

$18–22/hr Food Handler Full-time
Apply

Bartender — Dallas, TX

$20–28/hr TABC Required Part-time
Apply

Kitchen Manager — Austin, TX

$50K–65K/yr Food Manager Full-time
Apply

Sample listings — updated daily

Why ServerApproved

Texas-approved. Built for results.

High pass rates. Same-day certificates. Compliance that holds up under inspection. This is what we're built for.

Texas-Approved & Compliant

  • Texas DSHS-approved training — Provider #10011
  • Meets Texas Food Establishment Rules

Built for Results

  • High pass rates for first-time takers
  • Same-day certificates — Food Handler and TABC
  • Free retakes included for Food Handler and TABC

Easy & Accessible

  • Mobile-friendly — phone, tablet, or desktop
  • Progress saves automatically — resume anytime

ServerApproved is a Texas-based certification platform operating under Texas DSHS Provider ID #10011. Not a government agency. Requirements may vary by jurisdiction.

Online food certification training
90%+
first-time pass rate
FAQ

Common questions

Everything you need to know before enrolling. If it's not here, our team is a message away.

Monday–Thursday, 9AM–5PM CST

Is this Texas DSHS approved?
Yes. ServerApproved follows Texas DSHS guidelines. Our programs are licensed under Provider ID #10011.
How long does it take?
Food Handler

~2 hours

TABC

~2 hours

Food Manager

14 hours including exam

When do I get my certificate?
Food Handler: Same day — download immediately after completing the course.

TABC: Same-day certificate after passing. Uploaded to the TABC portal within 24–48 hours for official verification.

Food Manager: Issued after passing the exam.
What if I fail?
Food Handler

One free retake. Available immediately. Most pass on the second attempt.

TABC

One free retake. Schedule within 30 days. No additional course fee.

Food Manager

Retake exam fee: $35. Includes quiz prep. Available after 5 days. No need to repeat the 14-hour course.

Can I get a refund?
Food Handler & TABC: 100% money-back guarantee within 90 days if the course is not completed. No questions asked.

Food Manager: Full refund available if requested after day 1. After day 1, refund eligibility depends on exam progress and completion status.

Team purchases: Seat adjustments available before course activation. Custom agreements available for enterprise clients.
How do I renew my certification?
Food Handler

Every 2 years

TABC

Every 2 years

Food Manager

Every 5 years

We send reminders before your certification expires.

Can I take this on my phone?
Yes. Works on phone, tablet, or desktop. Progress saves automatically so you can resume anytime, on WiFi or mobile data.
Get Started Today

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Texas-approved certifications for food handlers, managers, and bartenders. Ready when you are.

Texas DSHS Approved
Same-day certificates
Free retakes included
Works on any device