Yes. A state-approved (Texas DSHS-accredited) online food handler certificate is accepted by Tarrant County Public Health and the City of Fort Worth, and it serves as your final permit. You do not need a separate City of Fort Worth food handler card or local registration fee.
Trusted by thousands of Fort Worth-area food workers since 2010, Food Handlers of Texas is a Texas DSHS-licensed provider (License #16). Whether you cook, serve, bartend, or work a food truck in Fort Worth or Arlington, the same state-approved certification applies.
Tarrant County Public Health and the City of Fort Worth recognize food handler training accredited by the State of Texas (DSHS) or ANSI. Under Texas law (SB 582), a state-licensed certificate serves as your final permit, so you no longer need to buy a separate City of Fort Worth food handler card or pay a local registration fee.
Do I still need a separate City of Fort Worth food handler card?
No. A state-approved certificate serves as your final permit and is accepted by the City of Fort Worth and Tarrant County Public Health.
Does this cover Tarrant County and Fort Worth food trucks?
Yes. The same certification applies across Tarrant County, including mobile food units.
How long does it take, and is there an exam?
About 30 minutes, with no final exam. Your certificate prints instantly and is valid for two years.
Get your Fort Worth food handler card today: state-approved, no separate city card needed.
