Why does Safe Food 4 U Certs  not include a number and other certs do?
To prevent mangers from listing wrong numbers and submitting them with their permit!  The Food Handler numbers
posted on  all other cards  are not the true City of Austin Health Dept  food handler registration number.   Our State of
Texas Food Handler Certs are handed directly to the student immediatialy at conclusion of class. Our copies of the
students cert are at the Austin Health Dept by next business day.   The Austin Health Dept assigns  and sends to the
establishment,  the employees City of Austin registration #.  City of Austin Registration Numbers: Click here to find  
your or your employees registration. #

Why choose Safe Food 4 U Food Handler Program?  What do we offer that some of our
competition doesn't?
  • Direct registration with the Health Dept.  (Austin or San Marcos)
  • NO EXAM!  You will absolutely receive the certificate at the end of class!
  • Our  Certificate is accepted throughout Texas.  
  • Instructor and Owner “Knows her Stuff”.    As a former Austin restaurant inspector, she’ll tell real life
    stories,      engaging students!  Able to answer questions!
  • Classes are upbeat and FUN!
  • Quick!  Class is  1½ hr (not 2 hrs)

Who must have a Food Handler certificate?
All food enterprise employees that work at a hotel, school cafeteria, day care, convenience store, restaurant in
Austin.   AND touch or work with food or  unpackaged ice OR touch dishes, pots and pans, unwrapped paper or
plasticware. Bottom Line.....Cooks, wait staff, dishwashers, must get a City of Austin certificate.

Who is exempt from Food Handler Certificate?
  • If you have a City of Austin Food Manager Certificate, you are exempt from Food Handlers certificate.
  • If you are inspected by the Travis County Health Dept. are not required to have a City of Austin Food
    Handler.  This applies to cities such as Sunset Valley, Village of Westlake, Village of Volente, Leander, Cedar
    Park.T
Safe Food 4 U
Food Handler, Food Manager, TABC
Certification of Austin, Tx
traditional classroom & online training
512-478-0884             info@safefood4u.com
Food  Handler
Food Manager
TABC