FOOD SAFETY (SERVSAFE)

ServSafe Essentials and ServSafe Starters™ are food safety training programs created by National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation.

The ServSafe Starters™ Basic Food Safety program provides basic food handling education and meets the Tarrant County Health Department’s requirements for food handlers.  The 3-hour course covers Personal Hygiene, Cross-contamination & Allergens, Time & Temperature, and Cleaning & Sanitation topics. Upon passing the short exam, a certificate of completion is awarded that is valid for 2 years.  Available in English or Spanish.

ServSafe Essentials training blends lecture, video and activities in a way that constantly engages the learner with food safety content. This blended learning approach helps students listen, watch, practice, and remember key food safety lessons. This course is offered as a one or two day workshop. A Food Protection Manager certificate valid for 5 years is awarded after successfully passing the exam. Available in English or Spanish.