Food Manager Certification Program

• Food Protection
• Food Handler
• Food Manager Certification
• Custodial Care Inspections


• Fees
• Compliance
• Applications and Guides
• Regulations

Food Manager Certification is recognition that an individual has received certification in the safe preparation and storage of food to prevent food-borne illnesses. The City of Austin requires at least one individual in each food establishment to have a City of Austin issued Food Manager Certificate. Please see Austin City Food Code 10-3-31 for exceptions.  We offer both on-line and classroom Certification in English and Spanish.

On-line Certification Prep and Exam

• Website: http://cityofaustin.360training.com  Support line: 800-442-1149
• English and Spanish On-line Certification Prep and Exam registration.  Registration fee includes a certificate with the City of Austin.

Classroom Certification Prep and Exam

• Option 1: Classroom Review and Exam (6 hours review and 2 hour, Texas Department of State Health Services exam).
• Option 2: Exam only. No classroom review (2 hour, Texas Department of State Health Services exam).

• You must bring a TX Drivers License or government photo ID with you to take the exam.
• Enrolled classroom students may pick up a study guide prior to the classroom exam by bringing your enrollment receipt and ID to the 4th floor of RBJ Health Center, 15 Waller St.

Classroom Certification Resources

Application English or Spanish
Certification Schedule
Certification Location Map
Registration Location Map

Classroom Registration

• Classroom Food Manager Certification Prep and the exam are scheduled several times a month in English and quarterly in Spanish.
• Advance registration is required due to limited seating. Register early to receive the class you desire.
• Registration fee includes a copy of the City of Austin Food Manager Certificate.

Classroom Registration Payment

• Cash, check, money orders, MasterCard, Visa, and Discover Card payments accepted.
• Make checks and money orders payable to Austin/Travis County Health and Human Services Department or A/TCHHSD.
• Include a legible copy of a Drivers License or Government issued photo ID with your application.
• Register in person or by mail at RBJ Health Center, 4th Floor, 15 Waller, Austin, TX 78702
• Credit card payments are taken at 972-5600 after the application and photo ID have been faxed to 972-5630.

Classroom Registration Refunds

All requests for refunds or credit must be in writing. No refunds or credit are given without written notification to A/TCHHSD at least 24 hrs prior to start of class and no refunds or credit are given after 6 months from the date of payment.
CERTIFICATE OF RECIPROCITY
If you are certified through a Texas Department of State Health Services or Conference for Food Protection accredited agency other than the City of Austin you may purchase a City of Austin Food Manager Certificate of Reciprocity. For more information, view the Food Managers Classroom Certification & Certificate of Reciprocity Application or call 972-5673.

UN-INCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY
Establishments located in the un-incorporated areas of Travis County are not required to have a Certified Food Manager.
It's our goal to provide the best possible service to our customers. Your comments and suggestions are welcomed.
Contact the Food Manager Certification Program at (512) 972-5673 FAX 972-5630, or by e-mail at ECHU.service@ci.austin.tx.us.