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Brazos County Health Department
Food Handler's Manual
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CONTENTS:
Why Read This Website
Your Own Health Comes First
What Makes People Sick from Food
Food Temperatures
Use Wholesome Food
Handling Ready-To-Eat Foods
Date Marking
A Clean Workplace is Safer
Imminent Health Hazards
Key Points
Consumer Advisories
Glossary  

Class Schedule
Testing Information
Inspection Form (pdf)

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FOOD HANDLER ONLINE CERTIFICATE TESTING

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!

New material will be posted to this site on Friday, November 30, 2007. The test will be modified to reflect these changes. ONLY the new test will be offered as of December 1, 2007.

READ

THIS MANUAL BEFORE COMING TO TAKE THE TEST

Location

Brazos County Health Department
201 North Texas Avenue
Bryan, Texas 77803
(Corner of William J. Bryan and Texas Avenue)

Call
361-4450 to set up a testing time

Cost

$25.00 Testing fee and card (cash or local check only)
$5.00 rescheduling fee
$2.00 Duplicate food handler cards

Testing Times

Monday-Friday 9AM-4PM

Passing

Individuals with a passing score (70% or higher) will be issued their Food Handler Card.

Failing

Individuals with a failing score (69% or below) have 2 options:

Option A: Sign up to retake the test for a fee of $25. Only two attempts at taking the exam will be allowed.

Option B: Take a regularly scheduled Food Handler class taught here at the Health Department at no charge.

Cheating

Student may not leave with the test for any reason, such as going to their car or bathroom. The test can not be out of line sight of the up-front staff.
Backpacks, cellphones, PDA, are not allowed within view.
Cheating will not be tolerated

*Certified Food Manager Information*

Does your establishment need a certified food manager? Listed is some information to help you obtain approved certification.

Locally, you can contact:

Blinn College
979-209-7205

Pat Haberstroh
979-776-1878

Nutrition & Food Service Consulting
Sandra Baxter
(979)820-4621
sb-nutrition.com

Also, you can contact:

Nona Thornhill
512-349-0400 or www.thornhilltraining.com

www.campus2go.com

Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)

 

You will be asked to provide photo I.D. Please bring it with you.

If card is lost or stolen, a duplicate card with the original expiration date is available for $2.

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