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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We guarantee approval of the Certified Food Protection Manager Program by the health department.
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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.

Great Work

September 9, 2025

This training is awesome

Bettina

informative

valuable information that is crucial for safe handling food

Joseph

Great

great course

Mahboobullah F.

Informative

Very informative and simple way to teach proper food handling procedures.

Sara

good

good training

Denisse G.

Easy to learn and comprehend

Emmanuel S.

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Dante

Very detailed

It was very descriptive and helpful

Tiersthan D.

Excelente curso

Me gustó el curso

Johana C.

Imformative

Learned new things on storage and policy

Jacob S.

hi

um it wasn’t to hard or to easy

Jenna W.

Good informative course

This course was very easy to follow and made things easy to understand. Only took about an hour to complete and it went smoothly. Everything was well planned out and organized. I recommend everyone take this course when getting into the food business or even volunteering in a snack bar.

Monique

Informativite

Easy to use

KENNETH C.

Food Handler Certification

Very informative

MaryJane

John M.

food handler

Surprisingly the module wasnt that boring, im glad it was engaging and very expresive

Anayah D.

Everything it is advertised to be :)

It was a great, short video course that was easy to understand and comprehend. The course is only $6.95 as said!

Tori

NA

Paul G.

User friendly

Duane H.

Excellent Course

The course was straight forward, informative, and explained things in a way that someone who had no experience in the food service industry would be able to understand.

Nick C.

April 13, 2025

Jodi

Antojitos chapines keiri

Very good 👌 thank you

Keiri

muy educativo e interesante

entiendo que atreves de este curso he obtenido toda la información requerida para hacer mejor mi servicio, y servir mejor a mis clientes, no le di una puntuación perfecta porque algunos módulos no tenían audio, pero eso es un mero error técnico, gracias

harold M.

Brittney

Easy to follow

This course was easy to follow and the visuals and engaging presentation helped keep my attention.

Manpreet P.

I learned quite a lot, thank you!

April 12, 2025

Thank you for making this as easy as possible. It was a very long process but the step by step instructions were very helpful.

Mistie D.

very knowledge class

as a first time restaurant owner, I really learn a lot with this course, it will help me run my restaurant efficiently, safely, cleanliness.

jack L.

Manager Food Handler

very informative and easy listening

Duane P.

Amber H.

Refresher

This course helped with much needed refreshing and was straight to the point! very efficient

Great course

April 11, 2025

Direct and comprehensive course that makes learning faster and easier.

Anha

Excellent Details, Well formulated

The course material was well organized and the flow of understanding was comprehensive. I appreciated that I could pause the videos to take notes and replay as I needed. I wish there was a handout I could keep with the main points for easy reference.

Leslie

BENIFICIAL

THIS COURSE IS GOOD. I LEARNED A LOT

RASHID O.

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I cannot offer a fair assessment because I have not taken the text yet

The class was helpful. The computerized voice was not super pleasant but it got the job done I suppose.. It is very bad practice to demand a review prior to taking the test. I might have given it 5 stars but as I am only 1/2 complete, I could not offer a true opinion.

Stacey H.

AAA Food Handler Diamond Course-

The course was quite informative & very thorough throughout.

The training covers the entire process, functions & duties of a food manager/food establishment owner.

It’s well known, Food can easily & seriously harm people & worse!…

I love how this course is very focused on reminding the student of that fact!..

Repeatedly brining focus back to the seriousness of not properly controlling foods.

I’ve already paid for the Allergens course also,

It’s not required for my area but I like the extra added safety of being informed.

My wife and daughter will be taking the food handler course also as they will be helping in our food business.

I 100% recommend this course for all your needs in food & safety training….

Customer service is a huge aspect these days with outsourcing jobs..

I have nothing but positive comments for the agents who I did speak with for general questions pertaining to the courses I trained in….

Overall my full experience was,

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In-between courses reviewing -10

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DIAMOND COURSE REVIEW 10/10

-ILLINOIS COURSE 2025-

Chad Clement,

CC’s Chicago Style Eats…..

Chad C.

Good

Thank you

Shariece T.

Joshua W.

April 10, 2025

Muy bien explicado

Isabelvazquez

Informations are very clear and easy for listening for me

July 30, 2022

Woradit J.

Very informative.

July 29, 2022

Jesus O.

Excellent course!

5 Stars

Dan N.

It was well paced and very detailed

Jayne A.

Fine

Marisa G.

GOOD

Brittny T.

fine

Madeline B.

Hard to follow

July 28, 2022

I understand laws and info can be boring but there are ways to present in an interesting way. This was really difficult to get through, it was dry and boring. I usually don’t have any issues with stuff like this.

Danielle J.

5 stars

Veronica B.

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Taylor J.

great class

Ivan L.

Easy Breezy. Thank you!

Olga S.

it was long

Lauren F.

long course

Joshua C.

Overall course description says 1 1/2 hours, which is not true. This took me over 2 1/2 hours with no breaks.

Kimberly W.

long process

July 27, 2022

Robin M.

Tiffany K.

Really Informative

Lana Z.

great program

Steven P.

4

July 26, 2022

Jackie B.

Amazing and simple

October 6, 2025

It was very detailed course I found it really helpful

Iqra S.

Good training

Its a good training for open a business like restaurant

Neymer M.

Excellent

Great thank you

Goretti V.

Camren W.

I learned a lot about handling food

Zach

Jeremiah C.

Videos

We need pdf book instead of only video

Tarika T.

Allie

great informacion

maria

Liked the courses

well explained information.Everything is explained and shown clearly.I will use everything I learned in my work.Thank you.

Svitlana

Keep food safe from contamination. Understand the importance of personal hygiene and clean work habits. Know that unsafe food can cause foodborne illness.

Amazing

Alan G.

Good course but

I learned a lot. But the speaker spoke to fast and it was difficult to stop her where I needed more time to take notes. If I wanted to rewind I had to listen to the whole module again.

Geralyn P.

Super clear and give you so many options to learn

Monica

AAA food handlers test

Very helpful and informative

Antwoine W.

It was very thorough.

I found it very interesting and lot’s of info.

Dolores

Convenient and Thorough Food Handler Course

October 5, 2025

Despite my very busy and demanding lifestyle, work, family and time for self, I was able to fit in completion of the course and exam. I really like that I was able to start the course, take a break and pick up where I left off. I learned a lot as well in the course and appreciate having the availability of this great online tool.

Gail F.

Flexible to my schedule.

The training made it so that I could go through the modules as my time allowed. I truly appreciated that!

Pauline H.

Food prep importance

This course was really effective and fun to learn from and would share with another person.

Leo

Food handler

I found very helpful for very important issues

Ann F.

FOOD MANAGER

Very Good

MANISHA D.