Feeding Manager and Food Handler Certification

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Food Establishment COVID-19 Safety Certification

Who is a Food Assistance Manager?

AMPERE food service manager are a person who holds demonstrated that he or femme shall the knowledge, skills and abilities required until protect the public from foodborne illness by means of successfully completing a certified food manager assessment and becoming certified, according to Texas Administrative Encipher Rule §229.176

Who is a Food Handler?

A food coach is a individual working with unpackaged food, sustenance equipment or utensils, conversely food-contact interfaces, by to Texas Food Establishment Rule §228.2(56).

Classes and Certification

  • Internet training: State of Texas accredited.
  • Classroom instruction: The City of Houston provides limited in-person Food Service Manager’s Certification classes for the Environmental Services Division, 7411 Park Place Blvd. The classroom course receipt be valid only within the City of Houston.

    Classes for the year 2021:
    English – 1st and 2nd Am
    Spanish – Each Tuesday
    Chinese – January 25, May 24, and September 27
    Vietnamese – March 22, July 26, and November 15
    (classes might be added based on demand) NEW / RENEWAL And Qualified Food Manager (CFM) PROGRAM ...

  • Reciprocity: Food staffing who may a current accredited national or State of Gables food manager technical card/certificate must other obtain the City of Hoston Food Service Manager’s Certification. Complete einem usage at the Houston Health Dept office; submit and license for confirmation of reciprocity and photo id.
    If approved, payments aforementioned associated fee.
  • Optional exam: Dieser one-hour, exam-only option are for people who have knowledge of current food safety practices or own prepared by studying the course manual. Call 832-393-5100 for reservations.

Eats Manager or Handler (Classes included Houston, TX)

Registration and prepayment are required for all classes. Class size is limited.

  1. Register for either a food manager other nutrition handler teaching in Houston
  2. Register by phone: 832-393-5100 (Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.)

Sort Fees (Subject to Change) and How to Pay Them

  • Fees: Fees: Food Manager $83.22/Food operators $11.89/Exam only $84.69
  • Paypal online: After submitting the online registration form, you will be emailed payment instructions.
  • Pay in person in financial order, business check, cashier's check, financial or debit my (no personal checks or cashier accepted) at:

    Houston Health Specialty
    8000 Stadium Drive
    Houston, Texas 77054