Texas Food Manager Certification – Health Department Approved
The Austin Food Manager Certification program from AAA Food Handler delivers an ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB)–accredited Food Protection Manager Certification through convenient online training and exams. This course satisfies all Texas Food Establishment Rules (TFER) and City of Austin food safety requirements, ensuring that every licensed food business in Austin has at least one Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff.
Training and the proctored exam are 100% online, offered in both English and Spanish, making it simple for restaurant owners, managers, and supervisors across Austin to earn their certification and stay fully compliant with local health regulations.



















In Austin, health inspectors require documented proof that managers hold an ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB)–accredited Food Manager Certification. This certification verifies that management is qualified to maintain proper food safety practices, minimize health risks, and keep operations in full compliance with both state and local food safety regulations.
In Austin City, obtaining a Food Manager Certification designates you as a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM), equipped to lead staff, maintain strict food safety standards, and stay fully prepared for health inspections.
Safeguard Austin kitchens from foodborne illness outbreaks through strict, proactive food safety measures.
Stay alert and make smart, well-informed food safety decisions even during peak service hours.
Identify and correct risky food handling habits before they lead to violations or health hazards.
Reduce the chance of costly fines and penalties by maintaining full compliance with Austin and Travis County health inspection standards.
Efficient food safety practices streamline daily operations, cut waste, and reduce service interruptions.
A clean, safe work environment keeps kitchen staff motivated and builds lasting customer trust and loyalty.
| For Managers | For Businesses | For Customers |
|---|---|---|
| Enhance leadership qualities and the ability to make informed decisions that drive business growth. | Make sure to adhere to the Austin City food safety rules and inspections. | Experience safe dining across the city of Austin |
| Strengthen your expertise with a Certified Food Protection Manager credential. | Cut the risk of violations, penalties, and unexpected shutdowns. | Build stronger customer trust in Austin’s restaurants and cafés. |
| Develop skills that enable you to teach and guide others | Safeguard your brand’s reputation in Austin’s competitive food industry. | Ensure every meal is prepared and served with top-tier food safety standards. |
Numerous professionals nationwide have already earned and renewed their card with AAA Food Handler — a trusted name in food safety training.
An Austin food manager certification proves that a manager has the knowledge and skills to prevent foodborne illness and maintain safe operations. Austin Public Health follows the Texas Food Establishment Rules (TFER), which require at least one Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) per food service establishment. The original certificate must be displayed in a visible location for customers.
To become certified, you must pass a Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)-approved exam or an ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB/ANSI-CFP) accredited Food Protection Manager exam. AAA Food Handler offers both options fully online:
Your certification is valid for five years anywhere in Texas.
Training isn’t required by law, but it’s strongly recommended—especially if it’s your first time testing or you want a refresher on key food safety topics like HACCP procedures, safe cooking and holding temperatures, and personal hygiene.
Your Austin food manager certification remains valid for five years. To renew, simply retake and pass an approved exam before the certificate expires.
Either exam fulfills the Austin and Texas food manager requirements.
Any employee with supervisory or managerial responsibility—owners, general managers, executive chefs, or shift leaders—must hold a valid CFPM credential. This ensures someone on staff can direct safe food handling and oversee inspections.
Certified food managers reduce the risk of foodborne illness from pathogens like Salmonella and Norovirus, protect the business from costly violations, and keep staff properly trained. Certification also strengthens your résumé and can lead to higher-paying roles such as food service manager or executive chef.
Yes. AAA Food Handler offers a state-approved, fully online proctored exam, so you can certify from home or work at your own pace while meeting Austin Public Health requirements.
Regulatory Contact:
Texas Department of State Health Services
Certified Food Manager Program
The Exchange Building
8407 Wall Street
Austin, Texas 78754
Food Manager Reviews
4.9
I liked the short modules. It was easy to take notes and stay engaged.
This course was informative and easy to follow.
I found the course extremely informative and sometimes disconcerting with the information on how items are spread and how few people wash their hands. I appreciate the information provided and will do my utmost to follow through providing a safe environment for our establishment. Thank you
So much knowledgeable information about the process in handling food.
A very easy way to learn the course.
It was informative
It was a very informative course.
The slides were quick, easy to understand, and straight to the point! well done.
The course was easy to navigate through and very thorough.
very informative and thorough
Everything was broken down in a way you can easily understand.
Thorough, easy to follow, and detailed course.
l loved taking this course it has enriched my knowledge
It was very informative.
The courses were very helpful.