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 Handler Reviews
4.9
The training provided excellent examples and great illustrations of the processes. The test was not difficult and mostly what was provided in the training.
This review is very handy for food handling esecially if you are wroking in hospitality and food service
Very easy to understand and complete
easy and fast.
I did learn some information that I had not formerly considered. Well organized and helpful.
10/10
Clear instructions and easy modules to follow.
Courses aren’t too long and give direct information
This is a really informative and convenient way to quickly complete your food handler certification.
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Although the course material felt dry and repetitive at times, overall the information was informative, and hammered home the basics of working food in any setting. Great course for beginners and for those novice food handlers who may need to remember a thing or two.
Very informative!
Informative, but the speaking in the video goes fast & there is no way to slow it down on a tablet or phone. The video locks up after the question in the Examples of Cross Contamination portion & then the music plays over the voice for the remainder of the section.
Food Manager Reviews
4.9
This course was very informative. I appreciated being able to take a quiz on each module. I will definitely recommend this course to others.
What else can I say? There are multiple options for getting certified, but this takes the cake! Quick and easy.
like the program, it was well explained and gave really good information
The program was thorough, easy to understand and had good examples and graphics.
Good course, easy to follow
The training was clear, simple and as review questions in between modules. Super helpful in my opinion.
I have taken this course the traditional way with text books and paper over the past twenty years. I learn best when course information is presented by visual and auditory means. The course also allows yoiu to redo both modules and review questions for each unit. I was totally impressed with how the course was set up. With no reservations, I highly recommend take this Food Manager course.
Course was well explained and in detail.
I really enjoyed this course. It was priced about $50 less than other companies and had less set up requirements. Straightforward. Affordable.
The course was done very well and gives all the information needed for the test.
Very clear and informative
I have been taking food safety courses for over 25 years and this version was simple and easy to digest.
Alcohol Training Reviews
4.8
simple and easy
👍👍👍
The program was easy to access and easy to use. Would recommend
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I loved how easy it was and it wasn’t expensive.
It was great
took ages to finish …..
amazing experience learned plenty and was a great challenge
Great!
I liked the course, easy to understand and complete
This was a very easy-going certification and very informative! I thought this certification would be ten times more work than it actually was, and the website is extremely helpful for the application process.
VERY LONG
The Course is quick and easy to follow and complete with in few hours
Food Allergen Reviews
5.0
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4.9
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Food Manager Reviews
4.9
Easy understanding
The course made all terminology easy to understand and even easier to follow.
Very informative!
Great
It’s was fast and easy I suggest this for anyone who is besrly getting into any fast food job it is good for 3 years so while it is painful it’s worth it !!!
Very complete and informational!!
IT IS VERY GOOD TO KNOW ABOUT HOW TO KEEP THE FOOD OUT OF CONTAMINATION. AND ALSO WHAT TEMPERATURE SHOULD WE KEEP THE FOOD. HOW TO KEEP THE DISHES CLEAN. HOW TO DEFROST THE MEAT. LIKE IT !
It was easy and sample to pass the test
Thorough and very important, as I have seen many in the food industry disregard many of the rules outlined here.
Very informative and necessary information
It’s a bit long and tedious, but it has very good information and preparation.
I love the course
it was good
This course was easy to follow and full of very important and useful information. I highly recommend it if you need a food handler certificate.
Alcohol Training Reviews
4.8
simple and easy
👍👍👍
The program was easy to access and easy to use. Would recommend
Na
Na
I loved how easy it was and it wasn’t expensive.
It was great
took ages to finish …..
amazing experience learned plenty and was a great challenge
Great!
I liked the course, easy to understand and complete
This was a very easy-going certification and very informative! I thought this certification would be ten times more work than it actually was, and the website is extremely helpful for the application process.
VERY LONG
The Course is quick and easy to follow and complete with in few hours
Food Allergen Reviews
5.0
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Harassment Training Review
4.9
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