Lubbock Food Handlers Card and Certification

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Yes. A state-approved (Texas DSHS-accredited) online food handler certificate is accepted across Lubbock and Lubbock County, and you can complete it 100% online from anywhere in the South Plains, with no driving to an in-person class.

Trusted by thousands of Lubbock-area food workers since 2010, Food Handlers of Texas is a Texas DSHS-licensed provider (License #16). Whether you work near Texas Tech, in a Lubbock restaurant or bar, or at a food truck, the same state-approved certification applies.

Built for West Texas: certify online from anywhere

Lubbock is the hub of the South Plains, and many workers are far from an in-person class. A DSHS- or ANAB-accredited online course solves that: finish it on your phone or laptop and print your certificate instantly. The City of Lubbock and Lubbock County recognize state-approved training, and under Texas law your certificate is valid statewide.

Lubbock Food Handler FAQ

Do I have to attend an in-person class in Lubbock?
No. The state-approved course is 100% online, so you can certify from anywhere in Lubbock County or the South Plains.

I am a Texas Tech student. Does this work for campus and restaurant jobs?
Yes. The same state-approved certification applies to restaurants, bars, campus dining, and food trucks.

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.

Running a food business in Lubbock? What else you need

A food handler card covers you as an employee. To open or operate a food business in Lubbock, you also need a permit from City of Lubbock Environmental Health (2015 50th Street, Lubbock, TX 79401 — 806-775-2928):

• Restaurants & food trucks: the food establishment and mobile food unit applications are on the Environmental Health Resources & Forms page.
• Note: Lubbock stops issuing mobile food unit permits on July 1, 2026 — under Texas House Bill 2844, food-truck permitting moves to the state DSHS.