The food manager certification San Diego County, offered by AAA Food Handler, provides ANAB-accredited online training and exams tailored for local food industry professionals. This ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) certification satisfies California health department standards for obtaining the Certified Food Protection Manager certification, and courses are available in English and Spanish



















Our ANAB-accredited Food Manager Certification is tailored for San Diego County, California professionals. It provides flexible, accessible training that meets the standards set by the California Health Department. The course is entirely online and available 24/7, allowing you to start, pause, and resume your training at your convenience.
Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to prevent, reduce, or eliminate foodborne illnesses and safety hazards.
Sharpen your critical thinking and decision-making abilities to address food safety challenges proactively.
Learn strategies to effectively reduce or eliminate foodborne illness risks, ensuring a safer environment.
Identify and address the dangers of inadequate food safety practices to maintain a safe and compliant establishment.
Strengthening food safety protocols minimizes workplace issues, improving efficiency and fewer interruptions.
Implementing safe food handling practices fosters a positive, collaborative work environment, boosting morale and satisfaction.
Our fully accredited online food manager certification program is available to food managers across San Diego County and is recognized in various cities, including:
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
Being a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) shows that you have completed an ANAB-accredited training program and passed the CFPM exam. It ensures your establishment meets San Diego County health standards and maintains safe food handling practices.
California law requires owners, managers, or lead chefs overseeing unpackaged or potentially hazardous food to hold a valid certification. Many restaurants also certify multiple managers or chefs to cover all operational shifts.
You can enroll in the AAA Food Handler’s entirely online, ANAB-accredited course, complete the training at your own pace, and then take the online proctored CFPM exam. Once passed, you receive your certificate immediately, valid for five years.
Yes, the exam is administered via a secure online proctoring service, allowing you to take it from home or the office. The online format ensures convenience while maintaining state-approved exam standards.
Yes. California mandates that food safety managers also complete ANAB-accredited food allergy training, which AAA Food Handler includes as part of the program to ensure full regulatory compliance.
The certification is valid for five years. If the certified manager leaves or the facility changes ownership, a new CFPM must be designated, typically within 60 days, to maintain compliance with local laws.
The course covers essential areas such as:
At least one CFPM must be accessible during operational hours. While they do not need to be physically present at all times, they must be reachable on-site, by phone, or electronically to ensure compliance with San Diego County regulations.
AAA Food Handler offers fully ANAB-accredited, California-approved training, complete with instant certification, flexible online access, employer group management tools, and a satisfaction guarantee, providing you with confidence in compliance and food safety practices.
Under California Health & Safety Code §113947, all food facilities handling non-prepackaged, potentially hazardous foods must have at least one CFPM on staff. Managers must demonstrate knowledge of foodborne illness prevention, safe storage, hygiene, and employee training, as verified through an ANAB-accredited program.
Food Manager Reviews
4.9
Fue un curso muy explícito, aprendí mucho de él y me servirá para llevarlo a práctica y enseñarle a mis compañeros.
I think the course is designed very efficiently, but I would also like the version of readable versions and when learning, it’s possible to go back to a few seconds ago without relearning everything again. Also, hope there’re some more detailed explanation when knowledge comes to so specific pathogens terms that normal people doesn’t use at all.
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I enjoyed this program, I was able to learn everything I needed to properly manage my workplace. The training was very informative:)
Me gustó mucho el curso, aborda todas las áreas importantes para el buen manejo de los alimentos, asegurando la salud pública y un mejor producto final.
Great course easy to follow
great course
Very detailed and easy to understand. Great pace
I found this course very beneficial and good review of the food safety principles.
It is the most amazing information about handling any trouble in restaurant.
I was able to rewind or fast forward a section just once. I tried other times, but couldn’t get it to work on my Macbook laptop. Seems like rewind and fast forward are good to have especially if you’ve already watched a section and just need to review a short piece of that section. That way you don’t need to watch the whole section again. Not sure what is the norm for this program, but for me, the intuitive way of rewinding or fast forwarding didn’t work, so it was a hastle at times using this course.
Other than that, the course training seems simple and straight forward.
Very Informative, a lot of information but easy to navigate and get through it all
I was able to learn alot from the course
This class was honestly painless and a breeze to get through. I found it very informative and to the point. Highly recommend to others seeking their food management certification.
Good job and easy to understand