Classes and Food Handlers Permits
Important Notice: Classes Canceled
All Food Handler Classes are canceled until further notice. This includes Monday classes at 9:00 a.m., 3:00 p.m., and 5:30 p.m., as well as Spanish-language classes held on the third Thursday of each month at 3:00 p.m.
Questions or need more information?
Call us at 361-826-7222.
Avisio Importante: Clases Canceladas
Todas las clases de capacitación para manipuladores de alimentos están canceladas hasta nuevo aviso. Esto incluye las clases de los lunes a las 9:00 a.m., 3:00 p.m. y 5:30 p.m., así como las clases en español del tercer jueves de cada mes a las 3:00 p.m.
¿Tiene preguntas o necesita más información?
Llámenos al 361-826-7222.
Notice: Starting July 1, 2026
All mobile food vendors (MFVs) operating in Texas must be licensed through the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).
- Wherever they operate, MFVs still need to comply with all state and local laws, such as fire codes, location restrictions, and zoning codes.
- Local authorities cannot prohibit an MFV operating in their jurisdictions if the MFV has a license through DSHS and complies with all state and local laws.
- DSHS will handle enforcement related to Health and Safety Code 437B.
- Learn more about the upcoming change with the following DSHS resources:
Food Handlers Permits
The Texas Department of State Health Services, under Texas Food Establishment Rules (TFER) §228.31, requires that ‘…all food employees shall successfully complete an accredited food handler training course, within 30 days of employment.’ Food employee is an individual working with unpackaged food, food equipment or utensils, or food-contact surfaces under FDA Food Code, 1-2 Definitions, "Food Employee".
The food handler card or certificate is valid up to the expiration date listed on the card or certificate. If the card or certificate does not bare an expiration date, then the card or certificate is valid for two (2) years from date of issuance under 25 TAC §229.178 relating to Accreditation of Food Handler Education or Training Programs.
The Health Department is an accredited by the Texas Department of State Health Services to offer a Food Handlers Course.
Food Manager's Certification and Registration
The Health Department does not offer food manager’s certification. Please contact the Certified Food Managers Program with the Texas Department of Health Services at 512-834-6727 for any additional information.
Texas Department of State Health Services Links:
About Us
The mission of the Corpus Christi – Nueces County Public Health District is to prevent disease, disability, & premature death; promote healthy lifestyles; and protect the health & quality of the environment for all residents of Nueces County.
Director:
Dr. Anita K. Kurian, MBBS, MPH, DrPH
Local Health Authority:
Dr. Srikanth Ramachandruni
Contact Information
Address: 1702 Horne Road, Corpus Christi, TX 78416
Phone: (361) 826-7200
Email: YourPublicHealth@CorpusChristiTX.gov
Hours:
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Closed from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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