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Food Handler Certification (AL)

First published: September 2, 2026Last verified: September 2, 2026Reviewed by the CertQuestUSA team
TL;DR

Food Handler Certification (AL): a 22-question practice bank for the real Food Safety standard, 3 full papers of 22 questions each with no repeats, every question citing the real regulation it comes from.

Where these questions come from

Every question in this bank cites a real source -- primarily Ala. Admin. Code r. (71%) and FDA Food Code Ch. (10%) of this exam's citations.

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3
full papers, no repeats
22
questions per paper
22
questions in the bank
What this exam covers
5 real sample questions
Which statement correctly describes Alabama's food handler certification requirement at the state level?
A. Alabama does not mandate a statewide food handler card for all employees; ADPH rules instead require a certified Person in Charge in Priority Category 3 and 4 establishments
B. Alabama requires every food employee to hold a state-issued food handler card
C. Alabama food handler cards are issued only by the state legislature
D. Alabama requires food handler certification only for mobile food vendors
Source: Ala. Admin. Code r. 420-3-22 (ADPH Food Establishment Sanitation Rules)
Under ADPH rules, a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) credential obtained through an ANAB-CFP accredited exam program is valid for how long before recertification is required?
A. 2 years
B. 5 years
C. 3 years
D. 10 years
Source: Ala. Admin. Code r. 420-3-22-.02
Which category of food establishment is required by ADPH rules to have a Person in Charge with valid CFPM certification present during hours of operation?
A. Priority Category 1 only
B. Priority Category 1 and 2 only
C. Priority Category 3 and 4
D. All categories including temporary events
Source: Ala. Admin. Code r. 420-3-22-.02
Which two Alabama counties maintain their own local food handler training programs that are not interchangeable with the statewide ADPH structure?
A. Shelby and Tuscaloosa
B. Madison and Lee
C. Montgomery and Baldwin
D. Jefferson and Mobile
Source: Jefferson County Dept. of Health / Mobile County Health Dept. Food Service Rules
Under the FDA Food Code as adopted by ADPH, TCS (time/temperature control for safety) food must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within how many hours?
A. 2 hours
B. 1 hour
C. 4 hours
D. 6 hours
Source: Ala. Admin. Code r. 420-3-22-.03 (FDA Food Code cooling requirements, as adopted)
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Real-world data for this exam
Food Preparation Workers: real median wage (AL)May 2025$27,930/yr

Frequently asked questions

How many questions are on the CertQuestUSA Food Handler Certification (AL) practice test?
22 questions total, split into 3 full papers of 22 each with no repeats across papers.
What topics does the Food Handler Certification (AL) test cover?
10 domains, with the heaviest weight on Time-Temperature Control (18%), Cross-Contamination (14%), and Person in Charge / CFPM (14%).
Where do CertQuestUSA's Food Handler Certification (AL) questions come from?
Primarily Ala. Admin. Code r. (71%) and FDA Food Code Ch. (10%) of this bank's citations -- computed directly from this exam's own question sources, not a generic description.
Is there a free diagnostic for Food Handler Certification (AL)?
Yes -- 10 real questions across the exam's domains, no sign-up required, with a domain-by-domain breakdown at the end.
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