Food Handler Certification (WV)

First published: September 5, 2026Last verified: September 5, 2026Reviewed by the CertQuestUSA team

TL;DR

Food Handler Certification (WV): a 100-question practice bank for the real Food Safety standard, 3 full papers of 100 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 (74%) and FDA Food Code Annex (15%) of this exam's citations.

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3

full papers, no repeats

100

questions per paper

100

questions in the bank

What this exam covers

Allergen Awareness5%
Certified Food Protection Manager5%
Chemical Safety & Labeling5%
Cleaning and Sanitizing5%
Cross-Contamination Prevention5%
Temperature Danger Zone & Thermometers5%
Date Marking & FIFO5%
Employee Health & Illness Reporting5%
Facility & Equipment Requirements5%
Five Key Public Health Interventions5%
Approved Food Sources5%
Foodborne Illness Risk Factors5%
HACCP Principles & Active Managerial Control5%
Permits, Inspections & Enforcement5%
Personal Hygiene & Handwashing5%
Pest Control5%
Receiving and Storage5%
Time/Temperature Control - Cooking5%
Time/Temperature Control - Cooling & Holding5%
WV Regulatory Framework (64CSR17)5%

5 real sample questions

West Virginia's Food Establishments legislative rule, 64 CSR 17, incorporates by reference:

A. The 2013 FDA Food Code

B. A West Virginia-only food code with no reference to the FDA

C. Only the Clean Water Act

D. The National Restaurant Association's private training curriculum

Source: 64 CSR 17

Under 64 CSR 17, which entities are responsible for the day-to-day regulation of restaurants, retail food stores, and other permanent food establishments in West Virginia?

A. Local health departments

B. The federal FDA directly

C. The West Virginia State Police

D. The county sheriff's office

Source: 64 CSR 17

Under 64 CSR 17, food establishments in West Virginia must ensure that:

A. All food service workers obtain a Food Handler's Permit, in addition to the establishment holding a valid Health Permit

B. Only the owner needs any form of permit or training

C. No permit is required if the establishment operates fewer than 10 hours per week

D. Permits are optional recommendations with no enforcement mechanism

Source: 64 CSR 17

In addition to permanent establishments, 64 CSR 17 also gives local health departments authority to regulate:

A. Temporary food establishments at fairs, festivals, and roadside stands

B. Only establishments located inside a hospital

C. Only food trucks registered outside the state

D. Private home kitchens preparing meals solely for the resident family

Source: 64 CSR 17

Because West Virginia's food-safety rule adopts the FDA Food Code, the underlying core public-health science (such as time-temperature control and hygiene practices) taught in a West Virginia food handler course is:

A. Essentially the same national food-safety science found in FDA Food Code-based courses in other states, layered with West Virginia's specific permit and enforcement structure

B. Entirely unique to West Virginia with no relation to any national standard

C. Based on a different set of temperatures than any other state

D. Irrelevant because West Virginia has no food safety rule at all

Source: 64 CSR 17

Same exam, other states

AL AR AZ CA CO CT DC FL GA HI IA ID IL IN KS KY LA MA MD ME MI MN MO MS NC NE NH NJ NM NV NY OH OK OR PA SC TN TX UT VA WA WI

Frequently asked questions

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

100 questions total, split into 3 full papers of 100 each with no repeats across papers.

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

20 domains, with the heaviest weight on Allergen Awareness (5%), Certified Food Protection Manager (5%), and Chemical Safety & Labeling (5%).

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

Primarily FDA Food Code (74%) and FDA Food Code Annex (15%) 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 (WV)?

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