Food Handler Certification (SC)

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

TL;DR

Food Handler Certification (SC): a 32-question practice bank for the real Food Safety standard, 3 full papers of 32 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 S.C. Code Regs. (88%) and FDA Food Code (9%) of this exam's citations.

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3

full papers, no repeats

32

questions per paper

32

questions in the bank

What this exam covers

Allergen Handling Practice3%
Bare Hand Contact3%
Big Nine Allergens3%
Big Six Pathogens3%
Cfpm Requirement Sc6%
Cleaning Vs Sanitizing3%
Consumer Advisory3%
Cooking Temp Eggs3%
Cooking Temp Ground Meat3%
Cooking Temp Poultry3%
Cooking Temp Whole Muscle3%
Cooling Time Temperature3%
Cross Contamination Storage Order3%
Date Marking3%
Handwashing Procedure3%
Handwashing When Required3%
Hepatitis A Exclusion3%
Hot Holding Temperature3%
Imminent Health Hazard3%
Molluscan Shellfish Sourcing3%
Norovirus Exclusion3%
Norovirus Reinstatement3%
Permit Requirement3%
Raw Egg Receiving3%
Receiving Temperature3%
Reheating Temperature3%
Sanitizer Concentration3%
Sc Department Investigation3%
Sc Regulatory Agency3%
Sc Regulatory History3%
Temperature Danger Zone3%

5 real sample questions

A cook forms hamburger patties from ground beef. Under Regulation 61-25, what internal temperature must the patties reach, held for 17 seconds?

A. 135°F (57°C)

B. 145°F (63°C)

C. 155°F (68°C)

D. 165°F (74°C)

Source: S.C. Code Regs. 61-25, § 3-401.11(A)(2)

As of July 1, 2024, which South Carolina state agency regulates retail food establishments, including restaurant and grocery inspections, under Regulation 61-25?

A. The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH)

B. The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (DES)

C. The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA)

D. The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

Source: S.C. Code Regs. 61-25

Before July 1, 2024, which agency administered what is now SCDA's Regulation 61-25 governing retail food establishments?

A. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC)

B. The South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation

C. The South Carolina Department of Revenue

D. The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs

Source: S.C. Code Regs. 61-25

Under S.C. Code Regs. 61-25, § 2-102.12, what must be true of the person in charge (PIC) at a South Carolina retail food establishment during hours of operation?

A. The PIC must at all times be a certified food handler or a certified food protection manager who has shown proficiency through an accredited program

B. Only the business owner needs any food safety certification, regardless of who is on duty

C. No certification of any kind is required for the person in charge in South Carolina

D. Certification is required only at establishments with a liquor license

Source: S.C. Code Regs. 61-25, § 2-102.12

In addition to the certified food handler/food protection manager requirement for the person in charge, what does § 2-102.12(A) of Regulation 61-25 require regarding supervisory staff?

A. At least one employee with supervisory or management responsibility, authority to direct food preparation and service, and a frequent presence at the facility must be a certified food protection manager

B. Every single employee, including dishwashers, must hold a certified food protection manager credential

C. Only employees who handle cash must be certified

D. Supervisory certification is optional and left to the discretion of each establishment

Source: S.C. Code Regs. 61-25, § 2-102.12

Same exam, other states

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Real-world data for this exam

Food Preparation Workers: real median wage (SC)May 2025$32,180/yr

Frequently asked questions

How many questions are on the CertQuestUSA Food Handler Certification (SC) practice test?

32 questions total, split into 3 full papers of 32 each with no repeats across papers.

What topics does the Food Handler Certification (SC) test cover?

31 domains, with the heaviest weight on Cfpm Requirement Sc (6%), Allergen Handling Practice (3%), and Bare Hand Contact (3%).

Where do CertQuestUSA's Food Handler Certification (SC) questions come from?

Primarily S.C. Code Regs. (88%) and FDA Food Code (9%) 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 (SC)?

Yes -- 10 real questions across the exam's domains, no sign-up required, with a domain-by-domain breakdown at the end.