* Diamond Package – In order to qualify for the Free Retest, you must complete the ENTIRE online training and sample tests BEFORE taking the initial Food Manager exam. The 1 free retest must be taken within 6 months of not passing the first time. All other retests will be $69.95.
Texas Department of State Health Services Approved
The Travis County Food Manager Certification offered through AAA Food Handler provides a nationally accredited food manager certification through the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB). With flexible online training and exam options, this ANAB-accredited Food Protection Manager Certification satisfies both Travis County and Texas Department of State Health Services requirements for earning the Food Manager Certification.
Courses are offered in English and Spanish, making it accessible to every team member working across Travis County’s diverse foodservice industry.



















Gain the expertise to anticipate and stop foodborne illness risks before they disrupt your kitchen or endanger your customers.
Sharpen decision-making skills and recognize early signs of hazards during demanding foodservice conditions.
Apply effective measures to eliminate unsafe food handling practices, protecting both your staff and your business reputation.
Address potential issues in advance, reducing violations and maintaining a fully compliant food environment.
Fewer safety infractions and interruptions lead to seamless kitchen flow, improved service, and stronger efficiency.
Creating a culture of food safety encourages employee pride, morale, and overall workplace stability.
From food trucks in downtown Austin to school cafeterias in Pflugerville and restaurants in Lakeway, AAA Food Handler ensures your Food Protection Manager Certification is recognized throughout Travis County.
Our program is:
Numerous professionals nationwide have already earned and renewed their card with AAA Food Handler — a trusted name in food safety training.
Know Before You Train
The Food Manager Certification in Travis County is proof that a manager has the skills to protect customers from foodborne illness and keep food operations compliant with Texas health codes. Every food service business in Travis County—from a food truck on South Congress to a cafeteria in Round Rock—must have at least one certified food manager on staff.
AAA Food Handler makes the process seamless: you can prepare, test, and earn a certification that meets Travis County and Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) requirements—all in one convenient system.
Yes. Texas law (Title 25, Rule §228.33) requires every food service establishment in Travis County to employ at least one certified food protection manager who can oversee and control food preparation and service. The certificate must also be posted in a visible spot for customers to see.
AAA Food Handler eliminates the confusion: we provide direct access to approved exams, help track certificates, and ensure compliance for every type of establishment—from barbecue restaurants in East Austin to corporate dining halls downtown.
Food safety regulations in Travis County are guided by the Texas Administrative Code and enforced locally by the City of Austin/Travis County Health Authority. These rules include:
AAA Food Handler helps establishments stay compliant without added paperwork, delays, or scheduling conflicts.
AAA Food Handler offers approved online exams that you can take at home or work on your schedule. You’ll have two choices:
We make the process simple: register online, prepare with practice resources, take the exam with online proctoring, and download your certificate instantly once you pass.
Yes. If you already have a valid food manager certificate, you must submit it to the Austin/Travis County Health Department for reciprocity approval. AAA Food Handler provides step-by-step guidance and links to the official application so you don’t waste time searching for the right forms.
In Travis County, your food manager certification is valid for five years. After that, you’ll need to retake the exam. AAA Food Handler sends timely reminders so you never risk lapses in compliance.
Absolutely. With AAA Food Handler, you can complete your exam from home, work, or even your laptop in a coffee shop. Online proctoring ensures compliance, and you’ll receive immediate results and a downloadable certificate once you pass.
Food managers carry major responsibilities beyond just paperwork. Their daily duties may include:
Foodborne illness outbreaks are preventable—but only with the right controls in place. In Texas, Salmonella and Norovirus have historically caused most outbreaks. Certified food managers can prevent these by enforcing HACCP practices, monitoring hygiene, and ensuring staff training is consistent.
AAA Food Handler equips Travis County food managers with the tools and certification needed to maintain a safe, compliant, and customer-focused operation—whether you’re running a downtown Austin restaurant, a food truck at Zilker Park, or a campus dining hall.
Food Manager Reviews
4.9
Excellent training and informative.
excellent class very informative trainginh
I recently completed the Food Manager Certification course, and it exceeded my expectations. The course was interactive, informative, and engaging, making it easy to stay focused throughout. The material was presented in a clear and concise manner, with real-world examples that made the information easy to understand and apply. Overall, the course was well-prepared, highly organized, and professionally delivered. I would definitely recommend it to anyone seeking a solid foundation in food safety and management.
This course was self paced, easy to learn, and beneficial. I recommend to anyone that needs to get their certification .
This program was easy to follow and easy to pass.
Very well organized training
very well explained,
Was able to complete on my time
This is a great training all the way around. It is long and a little arduous, but well worth it. It is very informative and simple to understand. The training is divided into 10 sessions, each of which is further broken down into various sections. These sections are very straightforward. Very easy to take notes and follow through. The only negative thing I have to say is that if you miss something being said, you can’t scroll backwards; you have to repeat that lesson of that section.
Covered a wide range of concepts in a way that was easy to understand
I found the course to be standard in almost all the information provided however, particularly at the earlier points in the course, I found several instances of information that should have been taught concurrently was split up. This non-linear dissemination made written note taking quite problematic and impeded what could be a more natural flow throughout the lessons. The topic that this was most prevalent in was the discussion of Bio Hazards including discussion of various pathogens. I specifically recall a lesson review with questions regarding Trichinella and Shiga Toxin when they had not yet been covered in the course. Immediately following that review section, those topics were then covered. Outside of those issues I found the course to be rather buggy. I used an iPad A16 (2025) with the latest software update as of today 11/16/25. Also as a note, it would be very helpful to rewind each video along the slider bar to a specific point rather than having to replay the entire video.
Good Stuff!
It was an easy and Interesting course. I learned things I did not know .
The importance of keep food safe to avoid any outbreak. The importance of keeping the food facilities clean and safe. The importance of give training to your staff and record and report everything. The importance of times and temperatures in a food facility.
I like how the course simplify things!
Simple yet effective information
Learned a lot.
All the information was good and it presented what it said I needed to know for the exam. It was frustrating not to be able to rewind or jump back within a module. There were many times I missed a little bit of what was said or was taking notes and needed to restart an entire module because I missed a single sentence.