San Diego Food Handler Card
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San Diego Food Handler Card
Food handlers in San Diego County must obtain a valid Food Handlers Card from a program approved by the County of San Diego. California Food Handler Cards are not accepted in San Diego County. This course was built specifically for Food Handlers in San Diego county, including food workers needing to renew their San Diego Food Handler Certificate or Food Handler Card. San Diego Food Handler Cards are valid for three years.
ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) Accredited!
In addition, Food Service Prep is ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) Accredited, meaning our courses meet the highest standards for quality and effectiveness. This accreditation ensures the training is reliable and widely recognized, giving confidence to employers and employees that it meets health and safety regulations in the food service industry.
User-Friendly, Easy to Complete, and Includes Videos!
Simply register and then complete the course anywhere that is convenient for you. You are guaranteed to pass and receive your San Diego Food Handler Certificate.
After completing the course, we will email you a printable San Diego Food Handlers Certificate and Food Handler Card that is valid for 3 years.
The topics covered in this course include:Foodborne Illness
Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods
How and When to Wash Hands
Good Personal Hygiene
Bare Hand Contact with Ready to Eat Foods
Preventing Cross Contamination
Cleaning and Sanitizing
Please note the San Diego Food Handler Card will not be accepted outside of San Diego county. Please see our FAQs below for more information on getting your food handler elsewhere.
Managers
Are you a manager or team lead? We offer an Employer Account for the San Diego Food Handler option! For each course purchased, you will be given a voucher to distribute to your team. Each team member can redeem the voucher to take the San Diego Food Handler class. You will be able to track your team’s progress in our Employer Account view. Discounts will be automatically applied when purchasing at least 5 courses.
Vouchers
If you were given a voucher for the San Diego Food Handler course, you will need to create an account and then redeem your voucher
| San Diego County Approval #: | DEH2024-FFHI-000071 |
| ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) Accreditation ID: | 9052 |
| Price: | $10.95 (includes all fees) |
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Related Courses
If you're looking for the California Food Handler or the California Responsible Beverage Service training, or both (best value), you can find the course(s) here.
San Diego Food Handler FAQs
1. What makes the San Diego Food Handler Program different from the rest of California?
A: San Diego County has its own Food Handler Program with specific requirements that go beyond California state law. While most of California accepts any ANAB-accredited food handler training, San Diego County only accepts courses from providers approved by the San Diego County Department of Environmental Health and Quality (DEHQ).
2. Can I use an ANAB-accredited California Food Handler course in San Diego County?
A: No. Even though your course may be valid in the rest of California, San Diego County will not accept it unless it’s from their list of county-approved providers.
3. Why does San Diego require a separate food handler course?
A: San Diego County enforces local health codes that may differ from state regulations. Their approved courses include content tailored to local food safety trends, inspection protocols, and regional health concerns.
4. Where can I find an approved food handler course for San Diego County?
A: Visit the San Diego County Department of Environmental Health and Quality (DEHQ) website for a list of approved training providers.
5. What happens if I use a non-approved card in San Diego?
A: If your card is not from a county-approved provider, it will be considered invalid. This could cause issues during inspections and may jeopardize your employment.
6. Is a food handler certificate required in San Diego County?
A: Yes. Anyone who works as a food handler must have a valid certificate from an ANAB-accredited program within 30 days of hire, as required by the San Diego County DEHQ.
7. Who is considered a food handler in San Diego County?
A: Anyone involved in the preparation, storage, or service of food, including wait staff, cooks, bartenders, hosts who handle food, and managers.
8. Is Food Service Prep's San Diego Food Handler Course ANAB-accredited and county-approved?
A: Yes. Food Service Prep is ANAB-accredited and approved to offer the San Diego Food Handler Course.
9. Do I need a Food Handler Certificate if I sell baked goods from home in San Diego County?
A: Yes. Cottage food operators must also complete an ANAB-accredited program. More information is available on the California Department of Public Health and San Diego County websites.
10. Where can I find or download my San Diego Food Handler Certificate?
A: If you completed training through Food Service Prep, you can log in here anytime to view or email your certificate.
11. How can I take the San Diego Food Handler Program?
A: You can take the course online from any device — phone, tablet, or computer — at your convenience.
12. What do I receive after completing the course?
A: You will receive a San Diego Food Handler Certificate by email, valid for 3 years. You can also access it through your Food Service Prep account.
13. Where is my San Diego Food Handler Certificate valid?
A: It is valid only in San Diego County. Other counties may have their own requirements.
14. How long is the certificate valid?
A: It is valid for 3 years from the date of issuance.
15. Is a Food Handler Certificate the same as a Food Safety Card?
A: Yes. The terms Food Handler Certificate, Food Safety Certificate, and Food Handler Card are used interchangeably.
Group Purchase FAQs
1. How does group purchase work?
Each course you purchase appears in your Employer Account along with a voucher code. You can email or distribute these codes to your team, who will use them to register and begin training. You can track their progress in real time.
2. How do I use my voucher code?
A: Log in and redeem your voucher here.
3. What are the benefits of group purchase?
A: Group purchase allows you to track your team's progress, access their certificates easily, and save up to 20% on course costs.
If you have additional questions, please call 1-800-712-1707 or email info@foodserviceprep.com
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Purchasing food handler courses for your employees? We offer discounts starting with purchases of just 5 courses.
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