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RICHARDSON HEALTH DEPARTMENT DOES NOT PROVIDE TRAINING

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES TRAINING INFORMATION AND LINKS

LIST OF ACCREDITED* FOOD HANDLER TRAINING COURSES

(City of Richardson does not maintain the above links and is not responsible for their content)

Texas Food Establishment Rules (TFER) requires training for all food handlers as well as advanced training for managers and/or supervisors as follows:

Food Handler Certification

- For all wait staff and kitchen staff.
- Obtained from an accredited* source.
- Food handler certification is valid for two years.

Certificates must be kept at the food establishment for review by the local health inspector.

Food Manager Certification

- For managers and/or supervisors.
- Obtained from an accredited* source.
- Food manager certification is valid for five years.

Certificate(s) must be posted in a conspicuous location.

*ACCREDITATION by either Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) or American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

Texas Food Establishment Rules Document:

TFER Texas Food Establishment Rules (full pdf document, 200+ pages)
Please visit: Food handler/manager requirements FAQ sheet

RICHARDSON HEALTH DEPARTMENT DOES NOT PROVIDE TRAINING

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