What group of individuals may have a higher risk of foodborne illness? | The Elderly |
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What is an item that is considered acceptable work attire for a food handler? | Plain-band ring |
What task requires handlers to wash their hands before AND after doing it? | Handling raw meat, poultry, or seafood |
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The food handler card or certificate is valid up to the expiration date listed on the card or certificate. If the card or certificate does not bare an expiration date, then the card or certificate is valid for two (2) years from date of issuance under 25 TAC §229.178 relating to Accreditation of Food Handler Education or Training Programs.
The following are exempt from food handler training requirement: Certified Food Manager. Food establishment that only serves pre-packaged items. Temporary Food Establishment (in DSHS jurisdiction) The following are exempt from food handler training as long as they are supervised by a person who has had either food handler certification ...
Certified Food Manager. Food establishment that only serves pre-packaged items. Temporary Food Establishment (in DSHS jurisdiction) The following are exempt from food handler training as long as they are supervised by a person who has had either food handler certification through an accredited course or is a Certified Food Manager: ...
Food establishment that only serves pre-packaged items. Temporary Food Establishment (in DSHS jurisdiction) The following are exempt from food handler training as long as they are supervised by a person who has had either food handler certification through an accredited course or is a Certified Food Manager: Individuals with an Intellectual ...
Volunteers, those individuals that work with food or food related items but are not employed by the food establishment.
No, SB 1089 (c) states that a local health jurisdiction may not charge a fee or require or issue a local food handler card for a certificate issued to a food service worker who provides proof of completion of an accredited program. Last updated March 6, 2021.
The specific requirements are addressed in the Texas Food Establishment Rules, §228.65, Preventing contamination by employees.