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.

Very informative and structured training

October 20, 2025

This was very informative and easy to understand

Jean M.

Different

I was getting tired of listening to to person. And at times I was wanting to read so I go a bit faster and I learn better by visual.

Sarah

Separating topics by modules is great

This was the most informative and easy to follow trainings. It was separated in modules that made sense and when topics are separated by modules, it uplifts topics necessary for good food handlers.

Ursula

Review

This course was easy, time efficient, and beneficial!

Elizabeth R.

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Kailea

Kelden S.

Great

I am so glad I selected this company for training

Shaquana

Passed with a B

It was a great course

Jayveeon T.

Informative & Simple

The presentation was well put together & easy to digest. I also appreciated the ability to turn on subtitles.

Sierra D.

Florida Food Handler

October 19, 2025

very important information to have

Denny B.

Good

PABLO A.

It’s was good

It was short 48 videos

Naria C.

Great Course

The course was interactive, easy to follow, highly educational, and informative.

Dulce

Naria

great speed, length, and not boring

Alejandra G.

It was ok

Fairly informative and affective.

William H.

Lots of information

They give you a lot of information all at once and then you do the test but I think that’s a good way of seeing if the person was actually paying attention or not

Gabby

Fully informative

Alondra

Pass

Is not dificult

Elizee J.

Clarity

October 3, 2025

very clear and precise information.

Kim C.

learned a lot of important topics

October 2, 2025

very informative

Pedro J.

It was highly intuited

IN learn a lot I didn’t know I was making too many mistakes at home risking my health and my family what a great lesson. I would recommend to everyone this website to everyone who want to get into the food business Mary was great tutorial.

Leevan S.

Clear

Very helpful. Thanks!

Maria

Food manager training

Very concise, clear and current material, that moved at a good pace to help retain information, but not bore me and lose my attention. Well recommended.

Heather S.

Overall a good experience.

All good, but consider letting modules to be backed up to allow time to take notes on temps and acronyms. Otherwise very well presented. Thanks!

Chad K.

Food Manager

Food Manager was great.

Rita P.

Very thorough

This Food Manager Course is very thorough and informative.

Linda

Navigation was awkward

I learned some new things from this course, even though I have taken this type of course many times before. I liked the fresh, colorful images used in the course. I kept thinking, “I want to eat that food.”

It was often difficult to recognize when the course wanted input other than clicking Next Module. It was visually unclear that I was supposed to do something else in order to progress. This led to having to go back and redo a module unnecessarily. I felt like the Next Module button shouldn’t have worked if I wasn’t ready to proceed. That, at least, would have prompted me to look for another needed input.

Ben

Online Food Safety Certification

This was a fun interactive food safety certification course highly recommend

Elvis

Sam

long

pay attention

steve

October 1, 2025

bria B.

awsome

BAYRAM G.

Jose R.

MSG info is outdated

The course mentions MSG as a negative in food. The crusade against MSG over the last few decades has been proven to be a racially fueled campaign to drive Chinese and other Asian owned restaurants out of business. To not remove and alter that information and acknowledge this only serves to perpetuate a racist anti Asian Rhetoric. I hope you will recognize that continuing to say and spread this misinformation is harmful.

Adrian S.

Excellent job

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

Tracye

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

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.

Mireya

August 28, 2025

Brea C.

Great course!

Amazing course!

Cesare D.

Claro

In curso Claro y entendible

Gonzalo C.

August 27, 2025

Carol C.

rieview

nick

review

great

August 26, 2025

sarah S.

long but informative

August 25, 2025

I would have liked to have more practical scenarios; for example how to cut a customer off if they have had too much to drink. More demonstrations or roll playing.

Polly B.

draining and exhausting

overwhelming learning about alcohol and drugs for 4 hours, but helpful to have the knowledge in my profession. Makes me want to have a drink for anxiety,

Lori S.

it is overwhelming to hear all about the drugs and alcohal but helpful to be aware.

Santo S.

No Ability to Test if Info Already Known

I took this course every time my certificate needed renewal. I know the information by heart. No chance to skip the material and get to the test.

Tess

Simple and straightforward

Easy to follow.

Flavio

Informative

Simple, effective and speedy process.

Gabriel

Norma

Victoria

August 24, 2025

Katelin M.

short segments to the point

amie

Great Training

August 23, 2025

This course is easy to navigate, very straight forward, and very informative. I have taken this course many times over the years and its always a great refresher especially wnen you have moved or changed companies and you realize some of the things that may need to be shared or taken care of that were already done at your prior establishment so they were kindof out of sight out of mind and this course gives you the easy answers to correct those issues.

gary

tiajanea D.

They make it look so easy.

November 6, 2025

I enjoyed the sessions.

Bhakti S.

Easy

Easy to follow and even take notes on! The pause button is appreciated to make sure notes are accurate

Kaysci M.

renan S.

Great learning

Easy to follow and undersand

Claude

Food Handler

Excellent and useful information

Maggie

Easy to understand

Very clear information

Daniel C.

Kaleb B.

Super easy to understand

The modules are super clear, concise and easy to follow. I also really like the questions at the end of each section and thought it was helpful for retaining the information.

Andrea

Estefania

Davonte M.

B B.

amazing course

this course is so well made and thought for you to comprehend and learn easy and fast!

diana

Diamond Package FOOD Manager

it was well educated and easily to read

giovanni M.

Kimberly B.

Engaging

I found this course to be very easy to understand. The lesson modules are very user friendly and Maria is a pleasant guide.. It is a very thorough, detailed and nicely organized class. I have used other online classes, but so far this one is the best. I would recommend this class to anyone needing to get their Food Manager certificate.

Dana H.

Great learning experience

Diana S.

five star!

.I enjoyed this course very much. I was able to understand every module

Barbara M.

Kahmari

Very good

Good presentation and easy to follow along to

Shilo G.

👍

Y H.