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.
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4.9
Muy bien esplicado
I learned more and now i realize why my mom tells me to leave fresh washed dishes to airdry in the dishwasher now
Muy buen examen
Thank you for allowing this to be an online course/test.
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Overall a very good experience, only bad thing was I wished every time I accidentally skipped to the next module without completing the last it wouldn’t start the video all over. I wish it would just start where I had left off on. Overall a very good and very informative course.
Easy to follow, easy to understand, simple, and effective. One of the easiest and more user friendly courses that is super user friendly. Price was also fair.
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Excelente curso y recomendación
Very helpful and learning
It was easy and fast
I was able to take all the modules, take notes, review the notes before taking the exam, and quickly take and pass the exam after a few minutes or re-cap. Very easy course to get through if you focus, I’m glad I’m able to begin on my food service certification journey.
I was very impressed with this course, it covered everything in detail- from proper food handling to cleaning procedures and regulatory standards. It was well-organized, easy to follow, and focused on real-world application. I feel confident and fully prepared to manage food safety in a professional setting.
The best way to complete a sanitation class at your own pace.
Thank you so much fun and easy course I enjoyed!!
🎯 Lo que más me gustó:
Las dinámicas interactivas tipo “elige tu respuesta” que ponían a prueba nuestros reflejos mentales 🧠⚡
Los casos reales con situaciones críticas para resolver en equipo
Videos cortos y directos que explicaban desde el lavado de manos hasta la trazabilidad de productos
salgo del curso no solo con un certificado, sino con la seguridad de poder liderar un equipo con responsabilidad alimentaria y compromiso con la salud de nuestros clientes
Fast, kept me learning something every step. Doesn’t over explain.
Course was very easy to navigate and very informative
The instructional part was fine. Some of the questions on the exam were poorly worded.
Each training modules had great examples and images that were easy to understand.
Good
It was a bit slow but very informative.
Voice overlaps, hard to start videos, play buttons do not work, volume doesn’t always work when video starts.
Very easy to understand
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