Food Safety Requirements

Texas

Please check with the state for the most current information on state and local requirements.

Current State Status: Each establishment must have at least one Certified Professional Food Manager.
State Contact: Department of State Health Services
Environmental and Consumer Safety Section
Food Establishments Group
1100 West 49th Street
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 834-6753

State Web Address:

http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/foodestablishments/CFM.shtm
Requirements:
  • Food Safety Training Required For Managers: No
  • Food Safety Training Required Food Handlers: No
  • SafeMark Classroom Training Approved: No
    Not on State "recommended" list, may be used for preparation.
  • Minimum Number of Training Hours Required: 0
  • SafeMark Online Training Approved: No
    Online SSM may be used for preparation.
  • Training Frequency Required: N/A
  • SafeMark National Registry Exam Approved: Yes.
  • Certification Exam Required: Yes.
  • Certification Exam Frequency:
    6
  • Re-certification Exam Required: Yes

Current Regulations URL:

http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/foodestablishments/clarifications.shtm
Local Requirements:
National Registry of Food Safety Professionals/ SafeMark Exam Approval: Yes
SafeMark Training Recognized: Yes
Summary of Code Requirements: Each establishment must have one Certified Food Protection Manager. There are no specific training requirements, only that the person pass an approved exam.
Date:

09/25/2009

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