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Training helps reduce or eliminate food safety hazards before they become major issues.
Reducing food safety complaints will create a happier workplace and in turn increase productivity.
Numerous professionals nationwide have already earned and renewed their card with AAA Food Handler — a trusted name in food safety training.
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
4.9
What I learned and reviewed today is a lot about handling food the proper way
some of the questions were worded tricky. overall not too bad
This course was extremely easy to navigate and I loved the fact that everything was made black and white. Not only is the course itself amazing but also the fact that women have created this is absolutely beautiful!!
This was simple enough cuz I could do it from the comfort of my home and move at my own pace and I was able to do it from my phone. I would strongly advise you to take a few notes because some of the questions are definitely technical and specific.
Took only an hour or so and was very concise yet informative
Video were easy to follow and understand
Good
Using this has allowed me to feel more informed when it comes to handling food in a work place. Meaning, that with all this new knowledge, I can be a better food handler and ensure that what i’m doing is correct and safe, in the terms of creating a good environment for co-workers and peers.
Very easy to follow and understand
I thought this was a great, straight to the point course that can prepare you for a job or whatever it is you may be considering doing with food. Definitely recommend it…!
Very informative. However, if possible add next time how to mix the solution for the sanitation process.
its very important and useful
Great and easy
This course was a lot of information that was taught in an easy to understand way.