Certified
Food Protection Manager

4.9

(8,249 reviews)

Get Your Food Manager Certification in San Diego County – Trusted & Approved

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

$99.95

Gold Package

$119.95

Diamond Package

$69.95

Exam Only

$49.95

Training Only

100% Online, Accessible 24 hours a Day, 7 Days a Week
Start, Stop and Resume Training Course as Needed
Course Duration: 4 Hours Exam Duration: 2 Hours
Courses and Exam Expire 1 Year From Purchase Date
Exam Passing Score 70%

ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) Accredited Food Manager Certification
Print Your Food Manager Certificate Immediately After Passing Your Exam
Group Registrations: Keep Track of All Employees in One Area
Certification Valid for Up to 5 Years
Health Department Approved in All 50 States
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California Food Manager Certification – Health Department Approved

OUR CLIENTS

Achieve Your Food Manager Certification San Diego County: Fully Accredited & Recognized

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.

Why Food Manager Certification Matters in San Diego County, California

PREVENT

Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to prevent, reduce, or eliminate foodborne illnesses and safety hazards.

AWARENESS

Sharpen your critical thinking and decision-making abilities to address food safety challenges proactively.

ELIMINATE

Learn strategies to effectively reduce or eliminate foodborne illness risks, ensuring a safer environment.

MINIMIZE

Identify and address the dangers of inadequate food safety practices to maintain a safe and compliant establishment.

PRODUCTIVITY

Strengthening food safety protocols minimizes workplace issues, improving efficiency and fewer interruptions.

WORKPLACE SATISFACTION

Implementing safe food handling practices fosters a positive, collaborative work environment, boosting morale and satisfaction.

Serving Food Managers Across San Diego County, California

Our fully accredited online food manager certification program is available to food managers across San Diego County and is recognized in various cities, including:

WHY CHOOSE US

Getting Food Manager Certification Is Quick and Hassle-Free

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

What Does it Mean to be a Certified Food Protection Manager in San Diego County?

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.

Who in a Food Establishment is Required to Obtain Certification?

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.

How Do I Complete the AAA Food Handler Certification Program?

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.

Is the Food Manager Exam Fully Online and Secure?

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.

Are There Additional Training Requirements Beyond the Standard Course?

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.

How Long Does the Certification Remain Valid, and What About Re-certification?

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.

What Key Food Safety Skills Will I Learn in this Course?

The course covers essential areas such as:

Preventing food contamination and foodborne illness
Proper hygiene and food handling practices
Safe food storage and temperature control
Management of food safety protocols and documentation
Food allergy awareness

Must a Certified Manager Always be On-site During Operations?

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.

Why is AAA Food Handler the Recommended Choice for Certification in San Diego County?

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.

What Local Laws and Regulations Apply to Food Managers in San Diego County?

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.

Good

January 29, 2024

Jiranthanin A.

very good expirience

super good

Martha E.

This was an amazing experience thank you very much

Amazing experience

Jordan S.

very good experience

Fadi S.

was nice. thought some questions a bit rushed through in the training video

Rhonda S.

great way to keep everyone aware of the level of care for our customer's and family

January 28, 2024

Veronica V.

Thanyathorn R.

Excelente manera de educarnos para manipular los alimentos

Juan M.

Concise and Simple very informative

I like the Mouse Buttons and that you can change answer after you mark the Button before you Submit.

Gloria C.

Fairly easy and stress free

The course if simple, yet it contains lots of useful information.

Payton R.

quick and informative!

Katrina B.

informative and interactive so not too boring

Lorena F.

Overall very fast and informative, but some of the critiques in my detailed review below could make very nice additions.

Easy to follow and relatively painless. I felt like my time was respected, it didn’t take long at all and I learned a lot. Though I swear that question about whether customers are allowed to reuse plates cups and bowls at self service stations wasn’t touched on in the lessons. Maybe another run through just to make absolutely sure all the test questions are covered in the videos is needed? Also, multiple times I found myself trying to rewind to hear something again and it seems you’re unable to use the progress bar at the bottom of a video to rewind, even after watching it all the way through. This meant that if I really needed to hear something again I’d have to watch the video back all the way to that point to see it again. Maybe allow us to skim through timestamps once we’ve finished watching? That’s all I have to complain about though, overall fine experience outside of that.

Tristin N.

It’s always good to refresh your memory. This was an easy way to do it without a lot of hassle :)

Blanca V.

Good course

Mauro V.

This was amazing!!!

This was actually very helpful, and I like how the video was actually informative, and there was at least one question from every part of the video, and it was very easy to use.

Deja D.

Great review for this old chef!

Trevor S.

Good info. Simple enough to understand. Good results.

Grace B.

Es importante saber cómo manipular los alimentos por seguridad de los clientes!!!

Lenis M.

easy and fast

Eytan R.

MANAGER

May 13, 2021

Very informative and easy to understand.

ANNE D.

Informative

May 12, 2021

Good information and very informative

Jadyn V.

easy to understand and complete

May 11, 2021

Stephanie P.

Good training

May 5, 2021

Would love content about covid practices.

Maiana L.

excellent training

May 3, 2021

The course is very interesting.

The slides and demonstrating videos are easy to follow, understandable, and key-words captured.

Tan N.

Food Manager Course

May 2, 2021

Renee M.

dan h

April 28, 2021

good

Daniel H.

Easy To Get Through

Christopher D.

Long but good information

April 27, 2021

Time consuming. I’m more of a reader learner, so the videos were a bit tedious but effective.

naomi R.

Baker

April 22, 2021

Very informative

Julie N.

Great video

Very helpful

Julio A.

Clear and concise

I found the course easy to follow, and appreciated being able to take it at my own pace and as my schedule allowed. There was just enough interaction within the course to keep my attention, and it was easy to take breaks or make notes without needing to restart a section. I also appreciated the running tally of how much of the course I had completed.

Amanda T.

Great First Time Food Manager Training

April 20, 2021

This course was very detailed and provided easy to understand visuals and imagery aides. I learned more in this course than I have so far in my degree for IT management. Simply because this is more organized, interesting, and has videos and visuals to guide you through the process. They have interactive portions throughout to ensure you understand. I enjoyed this course and will definitely refer it to others!

Cristian M.

owner

maher N.

Dmitriy D.

Easy as pie

April 19, 2021

videos load up fast, and get straight to the point.!

Brandon C.

Manager

Very Helpful

Felix P.

Good Course, informative

Steve P.

April 13, 2021

Perugini F.

Nice!

April 9, 2021

VERONICA M.

Good info

May 7, 2025

Brandon

Very nice video with very clear instructions.

Ariana

No Title

Computerized voice was distracting and droning, but information was thorough

Regina S.

Convenient

Simple class to navigate and you can complete each module at your own pace.

Amanda J.

Luis S.

Excelente

Muy importante la clase

Ayda L.

Brittany

Food Handler

Very detailed in what i need to know. Pointed out a bunch of things that I did not know. Very informative.

Kirstie K.

Minh N.

Easy to Follow

The training was easy to follow, as well as eye-catching graphics to make what was learned easier to remember

Sherris M.

May 6, 2025

very good. Extensive as needed

Alan L.

Rebecca H.

Easy

The course was informative, quick and easy. Thank you!

Alex

skye

Kind of long.

Good information but very lengthy.

Jane

Very good, to the point and not to long

Well done, to the point. Wasn’t to long but good information.

Schylar K.

Quick and informative!

This course packed a lot of information into a small package.

Kari

ABSEQUIBLE Y RAPIDO

ES UN CURSO INTERESANTE Y ASEQUIBLE, MEJORARIA LA VELOCIDAD DEL PROGRAMA.

KAROL C.

Diana D.

Great Course!

Great informative course that goes into detail for those needing necessary information to protect the food they are serving to their customers.

Dylan