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Food Handler (Pennsylvania)

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

Food Handler (Pennsylvania): a 156-question practice bank for the real Food Safety standard, 3 full papers of 40 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 FDA Food Code Ch. (70%) and 3 Pa.C.S. (13%) of this exam's citations.

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3
full papers, no repeats
40
questions per paper
156
questions in the bank
What this exam covers
5 real sample questions
What is the fee for a replacement City of Philadelphia food safety certificate, for example when the original is lost?
A. $15
B. $30
C. $50
D. $100
Source: City of Philadelphia, Department of Public Health, food safety certification fee schedule (phila.gov)
A brand-new Pennsylvania retail food facility opens without yet having a certified food employee on staff. How long does it have to come into compliance with the Food Employee Certification Act?
A. 30 days
B. 60 days
C. 90 days
D. 180 days
Source: 3 Pa.C.S. §6504; Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, Food Employee Certification guidance
An established Pennsylvania restaurant's only certified food employee quits. How long does the facility have to regain a certified employee before it is out of compliance with the Act?
A. 30 days
B. 3 months
C. 6 months
D. 1 year
Source: 3 Pa.C.S. §6504; Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, Food Employee Certification guidance
What is the standard fee for a new or renewed City of Philadelphia food safety certificate?
A. $10
B. $30
C. $75
D. $150
Source: City of Philadelphia, Department of Public Health, food safety certification fee schedule (phila.gov)
The Food Employee Certification Act exempts food facilities run by organizations that support extracurricular youth activities. Which example fits this exemption?
A. A private catering company hired for a youth sports banquet
B. A public school cafeteria's daily lunch service
C. A Little League concession stand operated by the league's booster club
D. A restaurant that sponsors a youth sports team as an advertiser
Source: 3 Pa.C.S. §6504 (Food Employee Certification Act exemptions)
Same exam, other states
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Real-world data for this exam
Food Preparation Workers: real median wage (PA)May 2025$30,840/yr

Frequently asked questions

How many questions are on the CertQuestUSA Food Handler (Pennsylvania) practice test?
156 questions total, split into 3 full papers of 40 each with no repeats across papers.
What topics does the Food Handler (Pennsylvania) test cover?
18 domains, with the heaviest weight on Allergen Awareness (13%), Cleaning and Sanitizing (13%), and Preventing Cross-Contamination (13%).
Where do CertQuestUSA's Food Handler (Pennsylvania) questions come from?
Primarily FDA Food Code Ch. (70%) and 3 Pa.C.S. (13%) 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 (Pennsylvania)?
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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