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Food Protection

Nick Alexander, R.S., C.E.O., Sanitarian
Charles Schlegel, R.S., Sanitarian
Health_Info@sanmarcostx.gov
512.393.8440

Food Handler’s
Training Classes

 

Following links will take you to the methods

of obtaining a food handler's card:

  Food Handler
Our Training Room
Internet
Frequently asked questions

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Purpose of the Food Handler’s Training Class?
What if I have Food Handler’s Certificate from another city or food services industry?
How long are the Food Handler’s classes?
If I lose my card do I have take the Food Handler’s Class again?
How much does Food Handler’s Certificate Cost?
How long is the Food Handler’s Certificate good for?
How do I sign up for a Food Handler’s Class?
What is the Purpose of the Food Handler’s Training Class?
  • educate employees on proper ways to perform their job duties
  • protect the public from food borne illness

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What if I have Food Handler’s Certificate from another city or food services industry?
  • Food Handler Training courses licensed by the state will be accepted for compliance with the training requirements
  • The fifteen dollar fee must still be paid by the applicant
 

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How long are the Food Handler’s classes?
  • The class in our training room will be one hour.
  • The internet classes are self paced, time may vary for course completion

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If I lose my card do I have take the Food Handler’s Class again?

No.  As long as your certificate is still valid come by Environmental Health at 401 East Hopkins to receive a duplicate certificate at a cost of $5

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How much does Food Handler’s Certificate Cost?
  • The class in our training room is $15
  • The internet classes vary depending on which website you go to (to be paid online)(Applicant must still pay $15 for City of San Marcos certificate)

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How long is the Food Handler’s Certificate good for?

The certificate is good for three years from date of issue

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How do I sign up for a Food Handler’s Class?
  • To sign up for the class in our training room call or come by Environmental Health to prepay and reserve your space, Space is limited and on a first come first served basis
  • State certified classes on the internet may be taken from any computer at any time. A printable food handler’s certificate shall be brought to Environmental Health where your City of San Marcos certificate will be printed

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Methods of obtaining a Food Handler’s Training Certificate

 

 Prepayment required

Our Training Room: (click here for dates)

office hours Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

¨ Come by Environmental Health to pre-register

¨ Second Tuesday of each month

¨ Class time is from 10:00 to 11:00 am

¨ Report at 9:30am for registration

¨ Located in the Grant Harris Jr. building at 401 E. Hopkins at the intersection of Hopkins and C.M. Allen Parkway

¨ Cost is $15 per Person

¨ Certificate is good for 3 years from date of issue

¨ NO Food, Drinks, Babies or Small Children allowed in class

 

Regresó!  Nueva Clasé en Español!

 

horas de oficina de Lunes a Viernes 8:00-5:00

¨ Pre-registro es necesario

¨ Tercer Martes de Cada Mes

¨ La clasé empieza a las 8:15am a 9:15 am

¨ Las puertas se abren a las 7:45am

¨ Situado en el edificio de Grant Harris Jr. en 401 E. Hopkins en la intersección de Hopkins y CM Allen Parkway

¨ El costo es $15 por persona

¨ Certificado es bueno para 3 años a partir de la fecha de expedición

¨ No hay comida, bebidas, bebés y niños pequeños admitidos en la clase

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Dates for Food Handler Training Classes as follows :
Calendario de manejador de comida clase:
English Espanol
2nd Tuesday of each month Tercer Martes de Cada Mes

January 10, 2012

February 14, 2012

March 13, 2012

April 10, 2012

May 08, 2012

June 12, 2012

July 10, 2012

August 14, 2012

September 11, 2012

October 09, 2012

November 13, 2012

Enero 17, 2012

Febrero 21, 2012

Marzo 20, 2012

Abril 17, 2012
Mayo 15, 2012
Junio 19, 2012
Julio 17, 2012
Agosto 21, 2012
Septiembre 18, 2012
Octubre 16, 2012
Noviembre 20, 2012

 
Information Needed to Register Informacion Necesaria Para Rejistrase

Name

Date of Birth

Address

Phone Number

Nombre

Fecha de Nacimiento

Domicilio

Telefono

 

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Internet:

 - Take the class online from any computer (Tambien En Espanol)

 - To locate accredited state licensed programs go to: http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/foodestablishments/handler.shtm

 - select approved online classess (pdf)

 - select and log into website you would like to use

 - Cost is paid online by credit or debit card

 - Printable Certificate (present at 401 East Hopkins to obtain

   City of San Marcos certification)

 - Certificate is good for 3 years from date of issue

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For more information contact Environmental Health at

512.393.8440

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