BALADY-FOOD-HE
Balady Food-Worker Health Education Test
EX098Your Balady health certificate needs an 80% health-education pass within 90 days. Practise 500 workplace items on hygiene, temperatures and cross-contamination aligned with SFDA and municipal rules.
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- 50 questions in 90 min, like the real test
- 500 questions covering the main scoring topics, with explanations
- 80% pass mark, with targeted practice on your weak spots
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Which provision is suitable for drying hands after washing at a food-preparation hand basin?
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What you get
- 500questions in the bankPractise with the answer shown right away, or sit a full timed mock
- 8unitsSplit by the exam syllabus
- 8flashcardsTo lock in terms and definitions
- 17quick review pointsEach unit in a few key lines
Unit map
- 01Personal hygiene and fitness to work7 questions
- 02Food hazards and contamination6 questions
- 03Time and temperature control9 questions
- 04Preventing cross-contamination7 questions
- 05Cleaning, sanitising and pest control7 questions
- 06Receiving, storage and FIFO6 questions
- 07Preparation, cooking, service and allergens5 questions
- 08Health-certificate duties and premises rules3 questions
Exam facts
Balady Food-Worker Health Education Test — Number of questions: 50 questions. Exam time: 90 minutes. Pass mark: 80%. Calculator: Not allowed. Exam fee: Certificate and test fees follow the municipal fee schedule; a second retest costs SAR 150 per the requirements guide. Source: Ministry of Municipalities and Housing via the Balady platform (Last verified: 2026-11-06). Question bank: full mock exams of 50 questions in 90 minutes, like the real test with a result for every unit, plus 500 explained questions across 8 units, every option explained, a review of your mistakes, and two ways to practise: see the answer right away, or sit a full timed mock. Free questions: a 10-question diagnostic test covering the main units, no sign-up; at the end we compare your score with the pass mark and show your weakest units.
- Exam code
- BALADY-FOOD-HE
- Exam language
- Arabic or English
- Number of questions
- 50 questions Source
- Exam time
- 90 minutes Source
- Pass mark
- 80% Source
- Calculator
- Not allowed Source
- Exam fee
- Certificate and test fees follow the municipal fee schedule; a second retest costs SAR 150 per the requirements guide Source
- Registration
- Request the certificate on Balady, then book the test at an approved centre after the medical exam Source
- Results
- Electronic result after the test; digital certificate via Balady Source
- Retakes
- First retake free within 3 days to 3 months; then training and a fee (SAR 150 for the next attempt per the guide) Source
- Validity
- Certificate valid one year; health-education test must be passed every 3 years Source
Last verified: 2026-11-06
How to register
- Submit the health-certificate request on Balady (web or app) as the worker or establishment representative, with a profession and licensed activity on the mandatory list.
- Complete the medical examination at a Ministry of Health–approved centre and keep the report valid.
- Study the free Balady educational bag or finish accredited training before the test.
- Book the health-education test at an approved centre and pass with 80% within 90 days of certificate issue (plus a 15-day extension if needed).
- Pay the fees and keep the digital health certificate; renew the certificate yearly and the test every 3 years.
Exam body
Ministry of Municipalities and Housing via the Balady platform: Official website: Ministry of Municipalities and Housing via the Balady platform
Frequently asked questions
Does the medical exam replace the health-education test?
No. The medical exam confirms you are free of communicable disease; the education test checks your food-safety practice knowledge. Both are required for listed professions in cities where the programme applies.
Can I try Balady Food Health questions for free?
Yes. Free questions: a 10-question diagnostic test covering the main units, no sign-up; at the end we compare your score with the pass mark and show your weakest units. The free practice test page lists the same questions with answers and an explanation for every option. The rest of the questions and the full mock exams come with a pass from SAR 26.
What makes this Balady Food Health question bank different?
Question bank: full mock exams of 50 questions in 90 minutes, like the real test with a result for every unit, plus 500 explained questions across 8 units, every option explained, a review of your mistakes, and two ways to practise: see the answer right away, or sit a full timed mock. Every question is reviewed and referenced, ready to practise on your phone. Try the free questions and read the explanations before buying full access.
How many questions are there and what is the pass mark?
Per the candidate guide: 50 questions in 90 minutes, with an 80% pass mark.
Does this bank cover barbers and laundry workers?
No. This bank is for food-establishment workers only. Other public-health tracks have different content.
Are scores on this site official?
No. Scores are for practice only. This site is independent of MOMAH, Balady and SFDA.
Is this an official site, and how do I pay?
It is an independent site, not part of Qiyas or any government body, and every question is reviewed before it is published. You pay once, with no automatic renewal, through Waffo Pancake (the merchant of record) by Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay or Google Pay, and your statement shows "WAFFO". If you were charged twice or the pass did not open, email support@saudiexams.com.
Study material sample: Personal hygiene and fitness to work
Summary
Personal hygiene and fitness to work underpin food safety: handwashing, protective clothing, covering cuts, and staying off food work when infectious symptoms appear, per SFDA and the health-certificate rules.
What the exam focuses on
- When and how to wash hands
- Uniform, hair, jewellery and nails
- Smoking and eating in prep areas
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- Reporting illness and exclusion until fit
Common traps
- Treating gloves as a permanent substitute for handwashing
- Working on with diarrhoea, vomiting or an infected wound
Try the flashcards
Tap a card to see the answer
Do gloves replace handwashing?
No. Wash before putting gloves on, after removing them, and when the task changes.
Why you can trust these questions
- Published questions: 500. We reviewed every one before publishing it: the answer, the explanation of each option and the source.
- Exam facts last checked against the organiser’s website: 2026-11-06. We check them again every three months and two weeks before each test.
- Found a mistake? Tap "Report an error" under any question in the practice area, or email us at support@saudiexams.com
- Independent website. Not affiliated with ETEC (Qiyas), the Financial Academy or any government body.
Update log
- 2026-11-06 Published exam facts from the health-certificate requirements guide and candidate guide: 50 questions, 90 minutes, 80% pass, with a practice bank for food establishments only.