Frequently Asked Questions

The program is 14 hours long.

No, the Food Manager Program does not have a final exam. However, there are end-of-module quizzes. You have unlimited chances to pass each 10-question quiz. You must receive a score of 70% or higher to pass.

The State of Texas does not require but strongly recommends those intending to take the Food Manager Exam to complete a Food Manager Program first.

The Texas Department of State Health Services requires all food establishments under the Texas Health and Safety Code (HSC) to have at least one food manager on site under Rule 229.177. With everyone in the industry required to carry a food handler card, businesses will be looking for employees with Food Manager Certification. Passing the exam is a great way to elevate your qualifications and enhance your resume.

Once you have completed the exam successfully a downloadable certificate will be made available immediately.

Simply fill out the registration information and then follow the instructions within the exam. You will have 90 minutes to complete the exam, which consists of 75 multiple-choice questions. You must get a 70% or higher to pass.

You have up to two attempts to pass the food manager exam with a score of 70% or higher. If you don’t pass the first time, you can try again for free.

Yes, unlike most programs out there, ours has been thoroughly examined and approved by the Texas DSHS. This way, you can know the content we're covering is not only relevant to the duties of a Food Manager but is designed to help you pass the exam the first time.

Yes! Our exam has been approved the Texas Department of State Health Services.

The certificate will be valid for five years. After that, it will have to be renewed.