California Food Manager Certification – Health Department Approved
The Alameda County Food Manager Certification, offered through AAA Food Handler, provides a nationally accredited food manager certification through the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB). Our training and exams are fully online and flexible, making it easy for food managers in Alameda County to meet compliance requirements without disrupting busy schedules.
This ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) Accredited program fulfills the standards required to earn the Food Manager Certification, as recognized by local and state health authorities. Courses are available in both English and Spanish, giving every participant an equal opportunity to complete their Food Safety Certification.



















With our Conference for Food Protection (ANAB-CFP) aligned program, managers and staff can complete training and exams entirely online. Lessons are self-paced, accessible 24/7, and built to match the unique food safety expectations set by Alameda County and the State of California.
Learn how to anticipate problems before they escalate, protecting both customers and business operations from foodborne illness.
Strengthen your ability to identify risks quickly and make sound decisions during daily food safety oversight.
Replace outdated or unsafe practices with clear, proven methods that uphold safety standards across your kitchen.
Reduce the likelihood of violations and avoid setbacks by staying proactive with compliance and monitoring.
A well-trained leadership team ensures smoother workflows, consistent service, and fewer interruptions.
Staff and managers perform better when food safety protocols are second nature, leading to stronger teamwork and a safer work culture.
From neighborhood eateries in Oakland to large dining establishments in Berkeley and Fremont, AAA Food Handler’s Food Protection Manager Certification is valid across Alameda County. Employers and employees alike can count on streamlined compliance, ensuring their certification is accepted by every health jurisdiction in the county.
Numerous professionals nationwide have already earned and renewed their card with AAA Food Handler — a trusted name in food safety training.
Know Before You Train
The Alameda County Food Manager Certification shows that a food service manager has successfully passed a state-approved food safety exam and is qualified to oversee safe food handling in any establishment. California law requires every food business in Alameda County to have at least one Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. This ensures operations meet county health and safety regulations.
Any person in charge of a food facility—such as a restaurant, café, catering company, food truck, or school cafeteria—must hold a valid Food Manager Certification. If your role involves managing employees who handle unpackaged or perishable food, you are required by law to be certified.
You can earn your Alameda County Food Manager Certification by passing an ANAB-accredited Food Protection Manager Exam. With AAA Food Handler, the process is straightforward—our training materials prepare you for the exam, which you can complete online with an approved proctor. Once you pass, your certificate is valid for five years.
In Alameda County, Food Manager Certification is valid for five years. After that, managers must retake and pass the approved exam to renew their certification and remain compliant.
Yes. AAA Food Handler offers the Alameda County Food Manager exam online through secure remote proctoring. This means you can take the test from anywhere with internet access, without needing to travel to a testing center.
According to the California Health & Safety Code, every food facility in Alameda County that prepares, handles, or serves unpackaged food must employ at least one Certified Food Protection Manager. Temporary food facilities are generally exempt. The certification must be issued by an ANAB-accredited program and be kept on file at the establishment for inspection purposes.
While the law allows either the owner or an employee to be certified, in practice, it is typically the general manager, head chef, or kitchen manager. Many employers in Alameda County require multiple managers or chefs to hold certification, even if only one is legally required.
Food managers play a critical role in protecting public health. They are responsible for:
By maintaining proper certification, food managers help prevent foodborne illnesses and keep their establishments inspection-ready.
Operating without a certified food manager in Alameda County can lead to health code violations, fines, or even the temporary closure of the establishment. Certification ensures compliance and builds trust with both customers and inspectors.
AAA Food Handler provides a county-approved pathway to certification with convenient online training and exams. Our program is accepted across Alameda County, making it simple for managers and staff to meet legal requirements without delays.
Food Manager Reviews
4.9
It was easy to understand
After completing Sample 1 exam, Sample 2 exam is locked! I’m currently in a chat with Karla who is no help, she says someone will contact me, but that is not true! At this point I’m just ready to take my Exam that I paid for, but seems like this could be a scam!
I appreciate the concise way the slides were put together, the pace of the narrator, the systematic way the content was organized, the review sections along the way, and hope the structure of the exam follows suit! There are many companies who offer this course, and I don’t know how they compare, but this one was really great.
It was very thorough instruction.
It was boring but good
ビデオでの講義で見直すことができるし、英語字幕もつけれるのでリスニングが苦手な自分には良かった。図解も多いので英語が多少わからなくてもなんとなくわかるし、少し調べればわかるので助かった。
This was a great course, I have learned several new things that we will be implementing in our kitchen. Some of the items do not apply, but it was good knowledge to obtain.
Wow…Definitely longer than the 4 hours they claimed, but very informative.
Loved it.
Tim
good
Thought the modules were clear and appreciated the interaction and quizzes.
Thank you, your instructions and knowledge was very insightful!
This course was very informative very easy to follow along. I would recommend AAA Food Handler to anyone that’s needing to take any food establishment course.
I never knew how much my mother taught me, could be applicable in the food industry safety. Some things I always took for granted, as, “okay” were not really so. This training has reinforced some beliefs and changed others for the better, not only in my establishment but at home as well.
Very good training that was easy to understand and clear. The intermittent questions were very helpful to me.
This was amazing and supper informative. Will share this wonderful experience with others in the industry.
I seem unable to move onto my sample tests that I paid for unless I leave a review so 1 star.
Very informative .We will see if you can teach and old dog new tricks
The course was well organized and broken up in to manageable chunks. The information was presented in a clear and concise way.
The course is very informative and easy to keep up wit. Explains and breaks everything down, so you can grasp all the caccept all the Ways two Stand tuned What’s the course and to learn what you need to learn.
All the info I need (and more!) to go for my residential kitchen license. Easy to follow and understand.