This Texas Food Handler Training Course is designed for food handlers who work with food in the State of Texas. It is a fundamental review of food safety practices for food service employees. This course is recommended for all food industry employees and can assist employees in implementing safe food handling practices at their food establishments. It will help employees to understand proper hygiene practices and health regulations when handling unpackaged foods. Topics include texas food handler regulations, safe food handling practices, temperature control, food contaminants, and more.
The Texas Department of State Health Services recognizes and has approved this Learn2Serve Food Handler's Course. All students who pass the exam must present their completion certificate to their local health authority and must pay the required fees associated with registration at their local authority. After doing so, you will receive your Texas Food Handlers Card, which shows employers that you are qualified to handle food. Once complete and approved, you can access your card anytime, making it easy to show employers whenever necessary.
Our Texas Food Handler Course is accepted in the following cities/counties of Texas.
- City of Austin
- Tarrant County
- San Antonio / Bexar
- El Paso
Topics Covered
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Food Safety
- Lesson 2: Biohazards, Foodborne Illness, and Food Spoilage
- Lesson 3: Contaminants
- Lesson 4: Temperature and Time Control
- Lesson 5: Employee Heath, Hygiene, and Training
- Lesson 6: Purchasing, Receiving, and Storing Food
- Lesson 7: Cleaning and Sanitizing
What You’ll Learn
- Define food safety and its goals, benefits, impact, and proper adherence.
- Recall biohazards, symptoms, and causes of common foodborne illnesses, and identify spoilage signs and causes.
- Identify three types of contamination, explain how food becomes hazardous, and recognize how to preserve food.
- Understand time, temperature, and control concerning food handling and how to properly take the temperature of food and maintain the temperature while storing food.
- Discuss personal hygiene importance and practices and food handling practices and techniques.
- Understand procedures for acquiring and receiving food, considerations for meat and poultry, and proper food storage.
- Identify both proper and improper cleaning and sanitizing procedures and implications.
- Identify signs and eradication procedures for pest infestation.
FAQs
Does Texas require food handlers licenses?
Yes. Working in the Texas food industry requires a valid food handler license within 60 days of employment.
How do I get a food handlers card in Texas?
Getting your food handler's permit is straightforward and can be done quickly to ensure you can start your new job without delays! All that’s needed is to take an accredited training course before taking the test. The best part is you can even get your certification online, so there’s no need to search for classes. It can all be done from the comfort of your home.
How long is my food handler certificate good for?
Our Texas food handler certificate is good for two years. However, we always recommend checking your local regulations for specific renewal requirements.
Why can’t I access the final exam?
To access the final exam, you must complete each lesson, any required quizzes, and spend a minimum of 90 minutes in the course. Once you meet these requirements, you’ll be eligible to take the exam.
What score do I need to get to pass the final exam?
The final exam consists of 45 questions related to the lessons. To pass and earn your food handler permit, you must score at least 72%.
What happens if I fail the final exam?
We give you two chances to pass the final exam. If you fail after the second time, you will need to retake the course before you can try again.