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Get your CALIFORNIA food managers certificate

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If you are looking for an affordable, fun and easy online food handler manager certification course, you are in the right spot. Get your California Food Handler Card by clicking the button below.

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J Lee

J Lee

“I found the food handler's test to be very easy to understand, which made the entire experience stress-free. The combination of video and audio was especially helpful, as it made the material more engaging and accessible. I really appreciated how clearly everything was explained, and the format made it easy to follow along and retain the information. Overall, it was a smooth and user-friendly learning process.”

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Emily Helgeson

Emily Helgeson

“My daughter was able to Obtain her food handlers permit same day after completing and passing the course, which took about 40 minutes from start to finish. a copy of her food handlers was emailed about five minutes after completion, She was then able to hand it into her employer immediately.”

2 weeks ago
Cecelia Garmon

Cecelia Garmon

“This was a very thorough training. I learned a lot more about cleaning and sanitizing than I have in other trainings. I also enjoyed the questions at the end of each module. It helped to reinforce the material that was in the modules. I would recommend this training to everyone that needs a food handlers certification.”

5 months ago
Joyce Wambui Muiruri

Joyce Wambui Muiruri

“Very thorough training and I learnt alot from it. I am now very well equipped. The price is very reasonable too.”

2 weeks ago
Lorraine Santiago

Lorraine Santiago

“The overall experience was amazing this course is very well together and detailed about all aspects of how to handle a kitchen and keeping customer and ourselves safe!”

3 months ago

CALIFORNIA FOOD MANAGER REQUIREMENTS

State Regulations
In California, any food establishment that prepares, handles, or serves non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food must have at least one Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. This person must pass a food safety certification exam accredited by the ANAB-CFP (ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) – Conference for Food Protection).

A designated Person in Charge (PIC) with a valid CFPM certification must be on-site during all hours of operation to ensure food safety compliance.
Certification Exam
Mandatory
Approved Certification Exams
Always Food Safe
ServSafe
Food Safety Training Requirement
No
Certificate Renewal
Certification is valid for 5 years
Renewal requires retaking and passing an approved exam
Additional Requirements
All food handlers (non-managerial employees) must obtain a California Food Handler Card

As required by Senate Bill 303, this card must be earned within 30 days of hire
The training and card must come from an ANAB-accredited provider
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FAQs

ServSafe are all ANAB-CFP accredited exams accepted in California.

5 years

Taking and passing an approved food safety exam that is accredited will be sufficient. However, taking a food safety training course is recommended to help you prepare for the certification exam.

You are not required by law to register with the local or state Environmental Health Services. Test providers, ServSafe, will provide a certificate that is numbered to each individual who passes the certification exam. All health inspectors will view a valid certificate as being in compliance.

The law states that a food facility has 60 days to make sure a certified food protection manager is employed when the business is just started, there was a change of ownership, or the previous certified food protection manager quits.

Food establishments that are mobile, for example, hot dog carts, farmer’s markets, produce stands, and any market that deals with only packaged foods, are not required to have a certified food protection manager employed. Contact your local health department for more information or if you are unsure.

School districts and colleges must fulfill the food manager requirements as well unless they are managed by a food safety certification program that trains them in food safety procedures.

If all of the food establishments are owned by the same person or company, then only one certified food protection manager is mandatory for the operations. If the food establishments are owned by different people or companies or are at different locations, then each one must have its own certified food protection manager.

  • Online Food Manager Training: A self-paced training that is online and incorporates different learning experiences such as graphics, audio, and cooperative learning exercises. This is a very effective learning program.
  • Online Study Guide: A study guide (20+ pages) that covers the major FDA food theories. This study guide also encompasses the Top 10 Tips to Passing the Food Manager Exam and two practice tests. All of these are done online.
  • Food Manager Exam: The test is conducted online via the Always Food Safe Company which is ANAB-accredited and recognized by state and county health departments.

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Remotely Proctored Exam Only
Perfect for individuals who feel confident without studying
$99
Always Food Safe Certification Exam
Food Manager Certification (upon passing exam)
Includes 2 attempts to pass the proctored exam
Disclaimer: This option does not include any training. Training is highly advised and has shown to greatly improve test scores.
Study Guide + Remotely Proctored Exam.
Great for individuals who just need a quick refresher before the exam
$149
Always Food Safe Certification Exam
Food Manager Certification (upon passing exam)
Includes 2 attempts to pass the proctored exam
PDF – Study Guide
Tips and Tricks: 10 Tips To Passing A Food Handlers Certificate Exam
Limited time discount
Remotely Proctored Manager Exam, Online Course, Study Guide and Practice Exam
Perfect for individuals who want to do well on the exam and be prepared
$150
Normally $199
Always Food Safe Certification Exam
Food Manager Certification (upon passing exam)
Includes 2 attempts to pass the proctored exam
Full 14 Chapter Online Manager Training Program
PDF – Study Guide
Tips and Tricks: 10 Tips To Passing A Food Handlers Certificate Exam
Full Online Manager Training Course – Video Training
Unlimited Attempts Of The Online Practice Exam