Food Handler Card in Irving, TX
Food service workers in Irving must complete an accredited food handler course within 14 days of hire. Irving's local amendment to the Texas Food Establishment Rules (City Code §18-1) shortens the state's 30-day deadline, and the City of Irving enforces it for fixed food establishments through its own Inspections Department. Fenix's ANAB-accredited online course is accepted in Irving, takes about 75 minutes, and issues your certificate instantly.
Instant certificate download the moment you pass.
- Cost
- $8
- Course time
- ~75 minutes
- Format
- 100% online
- Accreditation
- ANAB-accredited
- Valid for
- 2 years
- Deadline
- 14 days from hire
Local health authority
City of Irving Inspections Department (Health Inspections)
825 W. Irving Blvd., Irving, TX 75060
(972) 721-2371
How food handler rules work in Irving
Texas gives food employees 30 days from hire to complete an accredited course under TFER §228.31, and certificates are valid for 2 years. Irving shortens that deadline to 14 days in its local amendments to the rules (City Code §18-1). There is no separate Irving-only card: an ANAB-accredited certificate like Fenix's satisfies the requirement citywide.
Irving inspects its own restaurants and food establishments rather than deferring entirely to Dallas County, and the city has adopted the Texas Food Establishment Rules (TFER Chapter 228) directly into its municipal code. Mobile food truck permitting, however, is now handled by Dallas County's Environmental Health Division, so a food truck operating in Irving needs a county permit even though a fixed restaurant is inspected by the city.
How it works in Irving
Enroll online
Start the Texas Food Handler Card on any device — about 75 minutes, self-paced.
Pass the exam
Score 70% or higher. A free retake is included if you need it.
Download your certificate
Your ANAB-accredited certificate is ready the moment you pass.
Show your employer
They keep proof on file for health inspections.
Irving
Irving food handler questions
Is an online food handler card accepted in Irving?
Yes. Texas accepts accredited online training statewide, including Irving. Fenix's course is ANAB-accredited, so it qualifies.
Who enforces food handler requirements in Irving?
The City of Irving's own Inspections Department enforces food safety rules for fixed food establishments in Irving. You can reach them at (972) 721-2371.
How long do I have to get certified after starting a job in Irving?
14 days from hire. Irving's local amendment to the Texas Food Establishment Rules (City Code §18-1) shortens the state's 30 days. The course takes about 75 minutes, so most people finish it before their first shift.
How long is an Irving food handler card valid?
Two years from issuance, per Texas rules (25 TAC §229.178). Renew before it expires to stay compliant.
Ready to get certified in Irving?
Start now and show your certificate at work today — just $8.