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.

Aaa food handlers

September 4, 2025

VERY QUICK AND PRETTY EASY.

Azaria T.

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maya

Great information

The videos honestly explained everything so well that the test was pretty easy.

Antaniya

Straightforward

The overall experience, while time consuming, was very straight forward and I am satisfied with my experience

Luis

Deandre F.

Kellan

To The Point

Was it boring? Yeah. But was it to the point? Also yes. This training didn’t drag on and gave clear information on how to handle food in a safe way. I took a star away because some of the questions in the exam were so badly worded I had to decode what they meant. It was only a couple questions but annoying enough to be an issue.

Rebecca

Learned a lot of things on how to prepare food properly.

Maria H.

Easy

Was informative and easy to follow

Mahnam

Sceptical

I don’t know what I scored. Did I pass or fail. No email no text with results I have no idea. Besides that it was a good course good job

Kody L.

Great explanations

The course was easily understood due to the explanations provided with each category.

Cathy M.

ai-generated, but helpful

Lana Y.

Violet L.

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elia C.

Quick and Easy

Most Food handlers course’s I’ve taken takes hours and this one was just under an hour and was easy to follow

Joshua C.

Narrator's tone seemed like a computer generated one.

This course was informative but the narrator sounded somewhat like a robot which could be easy to lose focus with.

Bryana F.

This made my training convenient for me.

March 25, 2025

I enjoyed Maria and the course was very informative, and the interaction kept me engaged.

Whitney S.

Great

Great Info

Nicholas L.

Thorough

I learned a lot of valuable information when managing food and am excited for the next steps!

Maddoe

Well taught

Everything was explained in a very logical manner and easy to comprehend.

Anesha

Good information

The information is well taught and very usefull.

Emerson B.

food Manager

The course was very informative and detailed I highly recommended to others.

Dailys

Easy to follow

Like that it hit every point. The pictures on power point very insightful.

Jessica W.

Concise and Informative

I think that this course is very informative and straightforward. I enjoyed it, and I learned a few things that I did not know before taking it.

Jared

Jeimy M.

Mark P.

Good

March 24, 2025

Emerson H.

Well put together content

The content was easy to follow and informative.

Amy G.

Informative

Overall, it gave a nice summation of the expectations and reality of being a feed manager.

Matthew K.

food handling info

It was very useful and I learnt a lot of useful information regarding food handling. Thanks to AAA

Mary S.

Solid course

Covered all the material and easy to follow

Gil

An Afternoon Well Spent

I live in NJ and am required to take the Food Manager course to become a certified Cottage Kitchen home baker. The AAA Food Handler course was informative and fast. The time passed pleasantly and I hopefully learned a few things I didn’t already know! It was very easy to navigate and I look forward to taking the practice tests with enough success to be able to take the real one shortly.

Susan R.

Informative and to the point

I appreciate having the opportunity to correctly manage and operate my food service business. This is a great streamlined program that I could fit in to my busy schedule. Thank you!

Jordon W.

Emma B.

Great course

New to the industry this course was Very informative, I learned ALOT

Alexi S.

Food Manager course

Very informative and well explained.

Dale L.

October 1, 2025

Pleven H.

Bree

Ok

It teaches you what you need to learn, it’s ok.

Kenedi

I like how they exsplained it very easy

I enjoyed it and it was simple if you were on it.

Brent J.

Excellent job

The training was interesting and held my attention. I liked the training being broken down into modules.

Tracye

Great content

Very helpful content for food preparation and food service workers

Heidi

I DID IT

I WAS SO SCARE ON NOT BEING ABLE TO ACHIVE THIS TEST.BUT IM GLAD I DID

LEILANIE C.

Important information

the information is really important for knowing how to handle frozen foods.it has helped me a lot to gain more knowledge.

Evelin H.

Food manager course and exa

The course was extremely thorough, and easy to follow. They were very helpful when I needed to extend my learning course prior to my exam and I felt like they really cared.

Whitney

Very detailed training

I’ve gotten my food handlers’ certification and this course taught me more then the lasts 2. I enjoyed the presentations and the pace the course went.

Jamiqua M.

Very Informative.

I already knew a good chunk of the information in this course, however there was also a lot of important information as well that I wasn’t fully aware of too. The course was very descriptive and easy to understand. Would recommend to anyone working in food service.

Ezra N.

It was easy

Steven E.

Zoe S.

Well Structured Course, informative and engaging

The food manager training was thorough and well organized, covering all critical aspect of food safety, hygiene and regulatory compliance and course material was easy to follow. thank you.

Neha A.

Review for AAA Food Handler

Very informative

Tysha P.

Mireya

User friendly

The course was user friendly and very informative.

Jeff

Jimmy C.

Certified Food Manager

This was a very detailed course, it outlined everything I needed to know as it pertains to handling food. It also gave me great tips on how to properly train other employees. I would highly recommend this course to all business owners in the food industry.

Ethel S.

I’m happy that I’m getting somewhere in life to help me have a chance of being something in life

Destiny