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Food Handlers Card

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Food Handlers Card

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Register & Train
  • Languages: English, Spanish (Español), Chinese (中文), and Korean (한국어)
  • 100% Online Course Length: 90 Minutes (including exam)
  • Start and Stop as Needed
  • Course features full text transcript and closed captioning
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Take the Exam
  • Number of exam attempts: Unlimited (after 2 failed attempts, the course must be viewed from the beginning)
  • Minimum passing score: 70%
  • 100% online and mobile friendly
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Print Card and Certificate
  • Download & Print from Home
  • Card Valid for 3 Years
  • Accepted throughout California, except for Riverside, San Bernardino and San Diego Counties
  • Training Access for 1 Year

How to Get a CA Food Handler Card

To get your card today, all you have to do is register, take the online course, and pass the exam. Your card will be ready fo you to download immediately after. Watch the video for a step-by-step guide on the process.

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90 mins - Estimated time to complete course + exam

Our Easy Process

STEP 1
Register & Train
  • Languages: English, Spanish (Español), Chinese (中文), and Korean (한국어)
  • 100% Online Course Length: 90 Minutes (including exam)
  • Start and Stop as Needed
  • Course features full text transcript and closed captioning
STEP 2
Take the Exam
  • Number of exam attempts: Unlimited (after 2 failed attempts, the course must be viewed from the beginning)
  • Minimum passing score: 70%
  • 100% online and mobile friendly
STEP 3
Print Card and Certificate
  • Download & Print from Home
  • Card Valid for 3 Years
  • Accepted throughout California, except for Riverside, San Bernardino and San Diego Counties
  • Training Access for 1 Year
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90 mins - Estimated time to complete course + exam
I enjoyed the audio. I’m not a fast reader so the voice over saved me from reading everything myself. Especially during the test made it easier to take.

Monica A., 9/14/2022

I learned a lot about food handling and pay attention to temperature when processing food.

Ah Hing Y., 10/12/2022

The exam was easy to understand with great information on food safety.

Rene D., 10/27/2022

This was really helpful and didn’t take too long.

Tristan P., 11/16/2022

I enjoyed learning about many kinds of things that we need to know about food.

Erardo G., 12/16/2022

I enjoyed how easy it was to access all videos and is the right pace on explaining each concept for the food handlers information.

Alyssa A., 12/16/2022

The training was very informative and interesting.

Stephen P., 1/9/2023

I actually enjoyed this training. It was informative without being boring and causing one to lose interest or attention.

Vanessa A., 1/25/2023

Good.

Antuan T., 1/25/2023

The characters gave useful and understandable information.

Devin J., 2/10/2023

This was better than the servsafe course and way easier to digest.

Nathan E., 2/16/2023

It was well paced and easy to understand.

Rudy D., 12/17/2022

I liked how it taught me alot about foodsafety i didn’t know before taking this course! nice job:)

Ivan C., 2/20/2023

I liked how straightforward and easy to understand it is.

Lyndon R., 2/20/2023

I enjoyed how they gave examples and explain why each procedure is important.

Nicole W., 2/21/2023

The California Food Handlers Card Law (based on SB303) requires all food handlers, unless exempt, to get a Food Handlers Card within 30 days of date of new hire and renew every 3 years.
The card issued upon successful completion of an ANAB-accredited food safety program, such as Premier Food Safety, and a 40-question exam with a minimum score of 70%.
A food handler is any individual who is involved in the preparation, storage, or service of food in a food facility.
Food handlers employed at any of the following are exempt from the law: Temporary food facilities (food booths), Certified farmers’ markets, Commissaries, grocery stores (including convenience stores), Licensed health care facilities, Mobile support units, Public and private school cafeterias, Restricted food service facilities, Retail stores where a majority of sales are from a pharmacy, Venues with snack bar services in which the majority of sales are from admission tickets, Certain food facilities with approved in-house food safety training, Food facilities subject to a collective bargaining agreement, Any city, county, city and county, state or regional facility used for the confinement of adults or minors, including, but not limited to, a county jail, juvenile hall, camp, ranch, or residential facility, An elderly nutrition program, administered by the California Department of Aging, and Food handlers working in the counties of Riverside, San Bernardino and San Diego and food handlers holding a valid Manager’s Food Safety Certificate.
No, volunteers are exempt. The law only applies to employees who have been hired by food service establishments.
No, grocery stores are exempt from the California Food Handlers Card law.
No. Grocery store employees are exempt and demonstration companies are not permitted as food facilities.
No. The Food Manager Certification is a higher, more comprehensive certificate training that meets and exceeds the Food Handlers Card law requirements; therefore you are not required to obtain the Food Handlers Card.
Yes, all food handlers, regardless of how many hours they work, are required to obtain a Food Handlers Card, unless exempt.
You will be able to download and print your Food Handlers Card as soon as you finish the online training and pass the final test.
You will be able to download and print your Food Handlers Card as soon as you finish the online training and pass the final test.
No, you may complete the training in multiple sessions. Every time you log out of your account, your progress is saved, allowing you to resume the training later from the same section where you left off.
If you don’t have access to a computer with a printer, you can still take the training online and, once you have passed the test, we can mail a printed copy of your California Food Handlers Card for an additional fee of $9.99.
Yes. Effective January 1st, 2024, California Employers will be required to cover the cost of the food handler card training for all employees. For more information about the SB476 Law, please click here.
The food handler card is valid for 3 years before you need to renew.
Your California Food Handlers Card is valid to work in any food service establishment in California, with the exception of those located in San Bernardino, Riverside and San Diego counties. These counties issue their own Food Handlers Cards.
If you don’t have access to a computer or mobile device, here are a few suggestions: Go to your local library – computers are available for use to the public Ask a friend if you could borrow their computer for a few hours Talk to your supervisor about using a computer at work
Generally, no. Your food handler card will be issued under your name and valid for 3 years, even if you start working for a different employer or work for two or more restaurants. However, if any of the establishments you work for is located in San Bernardino, San Diego or Riverside County, you will need to obtain a Food Handlers Card to work there. These counties issue their own food handler card.
Yes, if you work for a restaurant outside San Diego County, such as Orange County, you need to get a California Food Handlers Card. This same rule applies if you are currently working for a restaurant in San Bernardino or Riverside County.
Employers are responsible for maintaining accurate records that all food handlers employed by the establishment hold a valid California Food Handlers Card. An example of proper documentation would be to keep a copy of each food handler’s card on file, so it is available upon request to the next health inspector.
For more information, call 800-676-3121 or request a quote.
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