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Texas requires food handler training statewide through a single DSHS-accredited system, so the course content is consistent no matter which approved provider you use — but the actual test questions hinge on specific numbers (temperature danger zone, cooking temps by food type, hand-washing steps) that are easy to blur together. Cambo reads the exact question and explains the specific rule or number behind the right answer.

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What is the temperature range generally known as the 'danger zone,' where bacteria grow most rapidly on food?

  1. A0°F to 32°F
  2. B41°F to 135°F
  3. C150°F to 212°F
  4. D32°F to 40°F
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B41°F to 135°F
41°F to 135°F — food held in this range for too long allows bacteria to multiply rapidly, which is why time and temperature control is a central food safety concept.

How long can food safely sit in the temperature danger zone before it should be discarded, per standard food safety guidance?

  1. A1 hour
  2. B2 hours (cumulative)
  3. C6 hours
  4. D24 hours
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B2 hours (cumulative)
2 hours cumulative in the danger zone — beyond that, bacterial growth is considered high enough that the food should be discarded, and the clock is cumulative across multiple exposures, not just one continuous stretch.

What is the most effective way to prevent cross-contamination between raw chicken and ready-to-eat vegetables?

  1. AStore raw chicken above ready-to-eat vegetables in the walk-in cooler
  2. BUse the same cutting board for both, just rinse it with water between uses
  3. CUse separate cutting boards and utensils, and store raw chicken below ready-to-eat foods
  4. DWash your hands only after handling the vegetables
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CUse separate cutting boards and utensils, and store raw chicken below ready-to-eat foods
Use separate cutting boards and utensils for raw meat versus ready-to-eat food, and store raw meat below (never above) ready-to-eat items so drips can't contaminate food that won't be cooked.

Within how many days of employment does Texas require a food employee to complete an accredited food handler training course?

  1. A7 days
  2. B14 days
  3. C30 days
  4. D60 days
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C30 days
30 days — under the Texas Food Establishment Rules (TFER), food employees must complete an accredited food handler course within 30 days of starting employment.

How long is a Texas Food Handler Card valid before it needs to be renewed?

  1. A1 year
  2. B2 years
  3. C3 years
  4. D5 years
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B2 years
2 years from the date the training program is completed.

A food worker just finished handling raw ground beef and is about to plate a salad. What must they do first?

  1. ANothing, as long as they wash the salad after plating
  2. BWipe their hands on their apron
  3. CWash their hands thoroughly with soap and water
  4. DPut on gloves without washing their hands first
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CWash their hands thoroughly with soap and water
Wash their hands thoroughly with soap and water before touching ready-to-eat food — gloves are not a substitute for hand-washing, since contaminated hands can still contaminate the outside of a glove while putting it on.
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Questions, answered.

Is a food handler card required statewide in Texas?

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Yes. Under Texas Health and Safety Code §438.046, a food handler certificate from any DSHS-accredited (or ANSI/ANAB-accredited) training program is recognized statewide — local jurisdictions can't require an additional local-specific card or registration fee on top of it.

How many questions are on the Texas food handler course exam?

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This varies by accredited provider, since Texas doesn't mandate one single statewide test — most accredited courses use a short quiz (commonly around 20–40 questions) with a passing score in the 70–75% range, administered at the end of the course.

How long is the Texas Food Handler Card valid?

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2 years from the date you complete the training.

Is Cambo affiliated with Texas DSHS?

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No. Cambo is an independent study tool, not produced or endorsed by the Texas Department of State Health Services.

Who needs a food handler card in Texas?

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Generally, any employee who works with unpackaged food, food equipment, or food-contact surfaces in a Texas food establishment, unless they already hold an accredited food manager certification, which covers the food handler requirement.

Does a Texas food handler card work if I move to another state?

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It depends on the destination state's own rules — some states honor an ANSI-accredited card from another state, others require their own. Texas itself grants reciprocity to out-of-state cards only if the issuing program is ANSI-accredited.

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