Restaurant Food Safety Training & Compliance | ServerApproved Texas
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Restaurants & Bars DSHS Provider #10011

Your Restaurant Has to Be Compliant.
We Make It Simple.

Train your staff, pass inspections, and stay compliant with Texas food safety laws. Group training and compliance tracking built for restaurant teams.

Training from $107/employee  ·  Compliance software from $149/month

We map your certifications and pricing in one call.

Meets Texas DSHS Requirements
ServSafe Food Manager Exam Prep
Same-Day Certificates
Restaurants, Bars & Hospitality
Restaurant kitchen team
Cost of a closure
$10K+
in lost revenue
Training starts at
$107
per employee
The Risk

One Expired Certification Can Cost You Thousands.

Texas requires valid certifications for every food service employee. One missed renewal can trigger fines, a failed inspection, or a temporary closure — and temporary closures can cost a restaurant $10,000 or more in lost revenue before you even factor in the reputational damage.

Most operators track this with spreadsheets, group texts, or memory. Certifications expire. Employees turn over. Inspectors show up unannounced.

That's the gap ServerApproved closes. We handle the training, the tracking, and the alerts — so your team stays certified and your business stays protected.

$10K+
Temporary closure revenue loss (before penalties)
$200+
Starting fine for food safety violations in Texas
$149
Monthly SaaS plan — all certifications tracked automatically
14-day
Free trial — see your full team compliance status before you pay
Certifications

Every Certification Your Restaurant Needs. All in One Place.

All three available through one-time training or managed automatically through our compliance software.

Food handler training
Required for All Staff
Food Safety

Texas Food Handler Certification

Required for all food service employees in Texas. Available through instructor-led group training — virtual or in-person — with same-day certificate delivery.

~2 hours Valid 2 years Same-day cert
Food manager training class
Required Per Location
Management

Texas Food Manager Certification

Required for at least one manager per location. Includes full ServSafe exam prep and certification upon passing. Valid for 5 years.

14 hours + exam Valid 5 years ServSafe prep
TABC alcohol certification
Alcohol-Serving Businesses
Alcohol Compliance

TABC Seller-Server Certification

Required for anyone selling or serving alcohol in Texas. Valid for 2 years. Included in our Full Compliance Package for bars and alcohol-serving restaurants.

~2 hours Valid 2 years Same-day cert
Three Paths to Compliance

Choose the Right Path for Your Business.

Most restaurants choose based on team size, how often they hire, and how many locations they operate. Not sure? A 15-minute call will give you a clear answer.

One-Time Team Training

Get your entire staff certified in one session. No recurring fees.

You schedule it. We handle everything. Every employee walks away certified the same day.

Food Handler Certification for all staff
Food Manager Certification
TABC Certification (where applicable)
Instructor-led training — virtual or in-person
Same-day certificate delivery
New restaurant or bar openings
Seasonal staff onboarding
Teams under 30 employees
Businesses without ongoing tracking needs
Training scheduled within 24–72 hours

Pricing by Team Size

Team SizeTotalPer Person
Small TeamUp to 7 employees
$750–$900
$107–$129
Mid-Size Team8–15 employees
$1,200–$1,800
$100–$150
Large Team15–30 employees
$2,500–$4,000
$139–$222
Enterprise30+ / multi-location
Custom
Non-Alcohol Businesses

Food Compliance Package

Restaurants, cafeterias, food trucks, catering
$4,000–$6,000 / per location
Food Manager Certification
Food Handler Certifications for entire staff
Full team onboarding and setup included

We handle everything from training to full team certification. You focus on opening your restaurant.

SaaS Compliance Management

This is not just training — it's an ongoing compliance system that runs in the background so you never get caught off guard during an inspection.

Add your team. We track every certification automatically. You get alerts at 90, 60, and 30 days before anything expires. Every record stored digitally — available for any audit in one click.

No spreadsheets. No chasing employees. No surprises.

One avoided violation can cover your entire annual software cost. Violations start at $200 — software starts at $149/month.

Starter

Starter

Up to 25 employees
$149/mo
or $1,500/yr — save $288
25 employee seats
Real-time tracking
Auto-renewal alerts
Audit-ready reports
Enterprise

Enterprise

100+ / Multi-location
$399+/mo
or $4,500+/yr — custom savings
Unlimited seats
Everything in Growth
Dedicated account manager
API access + custom workflows

Every SaaS Bundle Includes

Real-time certification tracking
Auto-renewal alerts at 90, 60, and 30 days
Secure digital certificate storage
Audit-ready reports — one click
Multi-location dashboard (Growth & Enterprise)
Dedicated account manager (Enterprise)

See your entire team's compliance status before you pay. No credit card required.

Which Path Is Right For You?

Side-by-side comparison.

One-Time Training Full Location Setup SaaS Management
Structure
Best forSmall teams, new openingsFull location setupOngoing compliance
Cost structureOne-timePer locationMonthly or annual
Free trial14 days
Certifications
Certifications includedTrack only
Ongoing Management
Certification tracking
Renewal alerts
Audit-ready reports
Multi-location support
Recommended for mostRecommended
The Difference

What Changes When You Stop Managing Compliance Manually.

Before ServerApproved
Certifications tracked in a spreadsheet — or not tracked at all
Renewals missed because no one was watching
Manager scrambling the night before an inspection
One expired certification triggers a violation
After ServerApproved
Every employee's certification status visible in one dashboard
Alerts sent automatically before anything expires
Audit-ready records available in one click
Inspection day feels like any other day
The Real Cost

A Failed Inspection Costs More Than Compliance.

Fines for food safety violations in Texas start at $200 and climb quickly depending on severity. A temporary closure can cost a restaurant $10,000 or more in lost revenue — before factoring in reinspection fees, legal exposure, and reputational damage.

Compare that to:

One-time team training starting at $750
Ongoing compliance management starting at $149/month
A 14-day free trial to see if the software works for your operation

The question is not whether you can afford compliance software. It is whether you can afford to operate without it.

Book Your Compliance Review
Restaurant owner reviewing compliance
$10K+
avg. cost of a
temporary closure
Not Sure Which Path Fits?

Let's Figure It Out Together.

Tell us your team size, how many locations you operate, and whether you serve alcohol. In 15 minutes we'll give you a clear recommendation — and a straight answer on cost.

Book Your Free 15-Minute Consultation

No obligation. No pressure. Most calls take 15 minutes or less.

What we'll cover

1
Tell us about your team

Size, locations, alcohol service, and any upcoming inspections or deadlines.

2
We match you with the right path

One-time training, full location setup, or SaaS — based on your actual situation, not a sales script.

3
You get a straight answer on cost

No waiting three days for a proposal. You walk away knowing exactly what it costs and what's included.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Who needs a Food Handler Certification in Texas?
All employees who handle, prepare, or serve food are required to hold a valid Texas Food Handler Certification. Certifications must be renewed every 2 years.
Who needs a Food Manager Certification?
Texas law requires at least one certified Food Manager to be employed at each food service establishment. The Food Manager Certification is valid for 5 years.
Do my servers need TABC certification?
Yes. Any employee who sells or serves alcohol in Texas is required to hold a valid TABC Seller-Server Certification. This applies to servers, bartenders, and anyone involved in alcohol service.
How long do certifications last in Texas?
Food Handler: 2 years. TABC: 2 years. Food Manager: 5 years. Our software tracks all expiration dates automatically so nothing slips through.
Can you train my whole team at once?
Yes. Our group training sessions are designed for full restaurant teams — from a handful of employees to 30 or more. We offer both virtual and in-person options across Texas.
Do you offer group training in Houston?
Yes. We offer instructor-led training both virtually and in-person across Texas, including Houston, Austin, Dallas, and San Antonio.
What is the difference between one-time training and SaaS?
One-time training certifies your team in a single session with no ongoing commitment. SaaS is a compliance management platform that tracks every employee's certification year-round, sends renewal alerts, and keeps you audit-ready at all times. Many restaurants start with one-time training and add SaaS to manage renewals going forward.
Can I combine training with the SaaS plan?
Yes — and many businesses do. Start with one-time training to certify your current team, then use the SaaS platform to track renewals and stay compliant year-round.
Do you serve multi-location restaurants?
Yes. The Growth and Enterprise SaaS plans are built specifically for multi-unit operations. You get a single dashboard with visibility across all locations.
Is there a contract?
No. Monthly SaaS plans are fully flexible and cancel anytime. Annual plans offer discounted pricing with a one-year commitment. One-time training and per-location packages require no ongoing commitment.
Get Fully Compliant

Get Your Team Certified and Stay Compliant.

Know who is certified. Know when certifications expire. Keep your business inspection-ready at all times. Every day without a compliance system is a day a certification could expire without you knowing.

Most calls take 15 minutes. Walk away with a clear compliance plan for your team.