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Alberta Food Handler overview

Alberta Food Handler flashcards

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  • 159 cards
  • 10 topics
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Front and back of each card, as in the deck above. The cards come from our own notes on the official handbook; check anything you are unsure of with Government of Alberta (Primary and Preventative Health Services) and Alberta Health Services.

  1. Alberta food safety law and training · s. 1 Definitions

    s. 1 Definitions — key rule 1

    A food handler is anyone who handles food, utensils or equipment; "handle" covers supplying, selling, processing, preparing, packaging, displaying, serving, dispensing, storing or transporting food meant for the public.

  2. Alberta food safety law and training · s. 1 Definitions

    s. 1 Definitions — key rule 2

    Food includes water and ice meant for human consumption.

  3. Alberta food safety law and training · s. 1 Definitions

    s. 1 Definitions — key rule 3

    A handwashing station has a hand basin with hot and cold running water, soap nearby, and single-service towels or a mechanical hand dryer.

  4. Alberta food safety law and training · ss. 3 to 14 Permits

    ss. 3 to 14 Permits — key rule 1

    No one may operate a food establishment without a valid permit naming the establishment as approved by the regional health authority (Alberta Health Services).

  5. Alberta food safety law and training · ss. 3 to 14 Permits

    ss. 3 to 14 Permits — key rule 2

    No permit is needed for a community organization function, free promotional samples, a stall at a farmers' market, a temporary food establishment at a special event, or low-risk home-prepared food; but the food handling rules still apply.

  6. Alberta food safety law and training · ss. 3 to 14 Permits

    ss. 3 to 14 Permits — key rule 3

    One permit covers only one food establishment; a mobile food establishment's permit is valid across Alberta.

  7. Alberta food safety law and training · ss. 3 to 14 Permits

    ss. 3 to 14 Permits — key rule 4

    A permit lasts no longer than one year and cannot be transferred (except that a deceased operator's representative may continue for 12 months if conditions are met).

  8. Alberta food safety law and training · ss. 3 to 14 Permits

    ss. 3 to 14 Permits — key rule 5

    The permit holder must tell the health authority in writing about changes to the application information or major renovations.

  9. Alberta food safety law and training · ss. 3 to 14 Permits

    ss. 3 to 14 Permits — key rule 6

    Charities, sellers of only pre-packaged low-risk foods, social care facilities for more than 10 people and bed and breakfasts are exempt from permit fees.

  10. Alberta food safety law and training · ss. 3 to 14 Permits

    ss. 3 to 14 Permits — key rule 7

    The permit must be displayed in a conspicuous place where customers can easily see it; caterers must have it available for inspection.

FAQ

Alberta Food Handler flashcards: questions

Where do these flashcards come from?

Each of the 159 cards is one point from our study notes, which we write from the official Alberta Food Regulation and Food Retail and Foodservices Code. The front names the rule; the back states it. Nothing on the cards is added beyond those notes.

How should I use the flashcards?

Read the front, answer in your head, then flip. Choose "Got it" only if you knew it; otherwise choose "Review again". At the end, go through the "Review again" cards once more, or pick a single topic from the list to focus on it.

Is my progress saved?

Yes, on this device only. Cards marked "Review again" stay in the "Needs review" list, and every card you rate counts towards your topic map on the exam overview. Nothing is sent to us with your name; you can clear it from the overview page.

Are flashcards enough to pass the Alberta Food Handler test?

No. Flashcards help you remember the rules, but the test asks multiple-choice questions. Use our practice tests and mock exams as well, and study the official material from Government of Alberta (Primary and Preventative Health Services) and Alberta Health Services.

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