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Health Services

Food Handlers Exam

 Privacy Advisory for submitting your Basic online Food Handler Exam

 
  • The test below is designed for post events such Family Readiness Group (FRG), fundraising activities that involves serving food, putlock etc.
  • Food service works employed by AAFES are not authorized to take the quiz below.
  • By submitting the answers to this quiz, you certify that you are the person taking the exam and the person entitled to the certificate of completion.
  • The proprietor for the exam has the capability to compare the origin of the submissions. Your first and last name will be printed on your certificate.
  • A valid email address is required to receive your certificate.
  • Providing us your first name, last name and email address is optional. However, if you do not provide us with this information, we will be unable to give you the Basic Food Safety Certificate.
  • This website does not retain this information and no cookies will be placed on your computer.
  • Your name will be kept on file to issue you a replacement certificate if you ever lose the original.

Instructions for receiving Basic online Food Handler Exam  

  • Score 80% on the quiz linked below.
  • Food Handlers Exam 
  • We will need your first name, last name, and email address to print your certificate.
  • Certificates can take up to 72 hours to complete. Any submissions after 3:00 p.m. will not be processed until the following morning.
Food Safety Information and Requirements
 
Bake Sales and Hot Dog Sales:
Requires that everyone at the sale have the Basic Food Safety Course certification.  All bake sale items should be individually wrapped.
 
Must have easy access to hand washing facility, covered garbage cans, gloves, some sort of head gear must be worn, no sleeveless shirts allowed, minimal jewelry should be worn, and sanitizing solution should be available for cleanup.  A placard or information sheet must be displayed, letting customers know the sale items are home baked (in a kitchen not inspected by Public Health/Environmental Health) and whether any of the baked goods being sold have peanuts, peanut butter, or peanut oil in them. When selling hot dogs make sure the sale site is on concrete or pavement and under some sort of overhead cover.


Hot dogs may be served with chili and cheese if the chili and cheese are from commercially canned containers.  Single service catsup, mustard, and relish can also be provided.
A thermometer to monitor hot dog temperatures must be present at sale site. Thermometer must be one that reads temperatures from zero to 220 degrees Fahrenheit. Coolers to keep hot dogs cold until cooked must be used. Any leftover cooked hot dogs must be disposed of.  Always have sanitizing solution on hand for sanitizing utensils and clean up.                                                      
Potentially Hazardous Foods:
   
Sales of hamburger, chicken, eggs, turkey, beef, and pork requires that all personnel must have the Food Handler Safety Course Certification.


 
 
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