Why This Course Matters
- Required by law: All food-handling employees in Texas must complete an accredited Food Handler course within 30 days of hire.
- Meet regulatory standards: our curriculum will fully cover food safety requirements, including personal hygiene, cross-contamination prevention, time & temperature control, cleaning and sanitizing, and safe food handling procedures under the Texas Food Establishment Rules.
Who Needs This Certification?
Anyone working with unpackaged food or food contact surfaces within a food establishment, within 30 days of hire, per Texas law, which includes (but not limited to):
- Restaurant employees
- Food truck or trailer workers
- Grocery and convenience store employees
- Caterers and event food service staff
- Anyone who prepares, stores, or serves food to the public
Must be completed within 30 days of hire.
Why Choose Tap & Table Incorporated?
Once our course is approved and launches, you will be able to:
- Complete the course in about 90 minutes
- 100% online, self-paced
- Instant access after purchase
- Certificate available immediately upon completion
- Clear, simple lessons designed for new and experienced food-service handlers.
- Mobile-friendly
What You’ll Learn
- Foodborne illness risks
- Personal hygiene & proper handwashing
- Preventing cross-contamination
- Time & Temperature Control for Safety (TCS foods)
- Proper cooling, reheating, and hot holding
- Cleaning & sanitizing procedures
- Safe receiving, storage, and preparation practices
Enrollment Process
- We are not accepting enrollees at this time, pending course approval by TX DSHS.
Certificate Validity & Compliance: Once our Texas food handler course is approved, our certificate will meet the accreditation and formatting requirements of Texas law, and will be valid for the standard 2-year period from the date of issue.
For Employers: Easily keep proof of training on file for inspections. Once approved, our certificates will include the program name, address, and accreditation number, as required by Texas law.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Who needs to take this course? — Anyone working with unpackaged food or food contact surfaces within a food establishment, within 30 days of hire, per Texas law.
- How long will this course take? — Typically under 2 hours, including the exam. The course is 100% online, self-paced.
- Is this accepted statewide? — Once approved, our program will be accredited and meet TX DSHS requirements.
- What if I lose my card? — Contact us; we can re-issue a replacement certificate.
- Can I use this certificate in another state? — Possibly, but state and local requirements vary. You must check with the local health authority in the destination jurisdiction.
- Is it valid? - Tap & Table is in the process of obtaining Texas accreditation for Food Handler programs. Certification acceptance details will be updated on this page as soon as approval is granted. Courses will be available for purchase once approval is granted by TX DSHS.