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AAA Food Handler

TEXAS
FOOD HANDLERS CARD

4.9
(26,851 reviews)

4.9
(26,851 reviews)

2 Year Certificate
(No Exam)

$6.95

3 Year Certificate
(Must Pass Exam)

$6.95

Food Allergen Certificate

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BENEFITS OF TRAINING

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PREVENT

Education is the best tool to prevent, minimize, or eliminate foodborne illnesses and food hazards.

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AWARENESS

Improve critical thinking and decision making to prevent or avoid sticky situations.
Food Hygiene Training

ELIMINATE

Training helps reduce or eliminate food safety hazards before they become major issues.

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MINIMIZE

Be able to recognize, mitigate, reduce or eliminate the risk of improper food safety procedures.
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PRODUCTIVITY

Reducing food safety complaints will create a happier workplace and in turn increase productivity.

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WORKPLACE SATISFACTION

Serving safe food will increase productivity will in turn increase workplace satisfaction.

WHY CHOOSE US 

Food handler card
Food safety basics

Getting Your Food Handler Card is Quick and Hassle-Free

Numerous professionals nationwide have already earned and renewed their card with AAA Food Handler — a trusted name in food safety training.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

The Food Handler course includes essential topics related to food safety, hygiene practices, temperature control, cross-contamination prevention, and safe food preparation. After completing the course, you’ll receive a State-Approved Food Handler Certificate.

Enroll in an approved online course that meets Texas requirements. After completing the training and passing the required assessment (if applicable), you can download your Texas Food Handlers Card instantly.

Enrollment is available 24/7. You can begin learning at any time that fits your schedule.

The course takes approximately 1.5 hours and allows you to start, pause, and resume as needed.

Certificate types are offered at $6.95. Special bulk pricing is available for employers who need to train several staff members.

Employers can monitor, manage, and track employee progress while ensuring their team follows proper food safety procedures.

According to the Texas Administrative Code Rule §228.33, all food employees must complete an accredited food handler training course within 60 days of starting employment.

The Texas Department of State Health Services (TXDSHS) defines food employees as anyone who handles unpackaged food, food-contact surfaces, or food equipment. This includes workers in various establishments such as:

  • Restaurants (casual and fine-dining)

  • Fast food outlets

  • Coffee shops and bakeries

  • Food trucks and sandwich shops

  • Convenience stores

After successfully completing the course, you’ll receive a Texas food handlers card. This card demonstrates that you’ve received basic food safety education and must be kept on file by your employer. Texas law requires that your certificate be readily available on-site, either digitally or as a hard copy.

Yes, the food handler course is available in English and Spanish for broader accessibility.

The ANAB operates under the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) In Texas, this partnership ensures that food safety training programs—such as those offered by AAA Food Handler—meet public health requirements set by the Texas Department of State Health Services (Texas DSHS).

For official guidance on food safety rules and regulations in Texas, contact the Texas Department of State Health Services

Food Handler Program
The Exchange Building
8407 Wall Street
Austin, Texas 78754

In Texas, all food employees are required to complete an accredited food handler training course shortly after being hired. According to the Texas Food Establishment Rules and the Department of State Health Services (DSHS), this training must be completed within 30 to 60 days of starting work, depending on local enforcement.

Food employees include anyone who works with unpackaged food, food-contact surfaces, utensils, or food equipment. This applies to staff at fast food places, full-service restaurants, bakeries, coffee shops, food trucks, convenience stores, and sandwich shops.

Food Handler Reviews

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Very easy to follow and informative!

January 18, 2021

Juliamemm J.

great

January 18, 2021

easy to follow

eric L.

I NEVER RECEIVED MY CERTIFICATION

January 18, 2021

Dominique G.

good test

January 18, 2021

Kiara E.

Easy to follow

January 18, 2021

Teresa P.

Informative and easy to follow.

January 18, 2021

Christal D.

great

January 18, 2021

easy to follow

eric L.

I NEVER RECEIVED MY CERTIFICATION

January 18, 2021

Dominique G.

good test

January 18, 2021

Kiara E.

Easy to follow

January 18, 2021

Teresa P.

Informative and easy to follow.

January 18, 2021

Christal D.

Very informative course

January 18, 2021

Very informative, easy to understand. Questions were not particularly relative to our St. Vincent de Paul agency since we do not serve or provide raw or cooked foods, but the cleaning, sanitation, pest and glove issues were very good

Lyn C.

Great

January 18, 2021

Easy, informative and knowledgeable

Alexis H.

Straightforward and easy to follow

January 18, 2021

Mireya H.

Good

January 18, 2021

Destinee T.

Very informative course

January 18, 2021

Very informative, easy to understand. Questions were not particularly relative to our St. Vincent de Paul agency since we do not serve or provide raw or cooked foods, but the cleaning, sanitation, pest and glove issues were very good

Lyn C.

Great

January 18, 2021

Easy, informative and knowledgeable

Alexis H.

Straightforward and easy to follow

January 18, 2021

Mireya H.

Good

January 18, 2021

Destinee T.

Very informative. Straight to the point. Entertaining presentation and visual effects.

January 18, 2021

Ruzette C.