Get or Renew Your California Food Handler Card
Finish in 90 minutes on any device.
Complete your accredited training online, pass the test, and your California food handler card is on your screen the moment you pass.
San Diego County has its own approved course
San Diego County requires a county-approved food handler course — and ours is approved there. It’s a separate course from the statewide one, so head over to get started.
Accepted in this county for cottage food
Selling homemade food under California’s cottage food law? You’re in the right place — our ANAB-accredited training is accepted in this county. It’s also accepted here for nursing home and healthcare food service staff, volunteers, and anyone else who needs an accredited food handler card.
One exception: restaurant and food establishment workers
If you’ll be working in a restaurant or other food establishment permitted by this county, the county requires you to complete food handler training through the county health department directly — contact the county Environmental Health Department for their approved options.
En español: si va a trabajar en un restaurante u otro establecimiento de alimentos con permiso del condado, debe obtener su capacitación directamente a través del Departamento de Salud Ambiental del condado. Nuestro curso no cumple con ese requisito. Para todos los demás — incluida la comida casera (cottage food) — nuestra capacitación sí es aceptada.
How to Earn Your California Food Handler Card
Enroll
Takes secondsCheck out in a few clicks — quick and secure, and your course opens the moment you pay.
Complete the Course
As little as 90 minutes — pause anytimeWatch short videos and pass the test on your schedule. Most people pass on their first try — and if not, your retake is free.
Get Your Card & Certificate
Issued the moment you finishDownload, print, or email your official food handler card and certificate instantly — or upgrade to have a professionally printed copy mailed to you.
San Diego County has its own approved course. The county requires a county-approved food handler course, and ours is approved there — it's separate from the statewide one.
Cottage food, healthcare, volunteers and more: our training is accepted in your county — you're good to go.
Restaurant and food establishment workers: your county requires training through its Environmental Health Department.
Does California Require a Food Handler Card?
Yes — California law requires anyone who handles food or works around food-contact surfaces to get a food handler card within 30 days of starting the job. This video explains who needs one, how to get it online, and how to renew it before it expires — all with FoodSafePal.
Why People Like You Choose FoodSafePal
One of the better food safety courses I’ve taken
I’ve taken good safety courses in the past so this was a great refresher. There’s questions asked after some of the videos to see if you’ve retained the information. It was easy to follow.
Thorough and informative
Great info, presented well.
Very educational
There were things I just didn’t know, but glad I do now. Thank you!
Great training
This online training is so convenient and easy. It’s very on point and hassle free.
Response from FoodSafePal® Food Manager Certification
Thank you Lori! Happy to hear you found the training convenient and on-point — congrats on passing!
So easy to follow and to-the-point.
It was so easy and user friendly. I love how you were actually tested on the stuff you learned and not from something that wasn’t said. Long story short when my certificate expires I will be using this again!
Response from FoodSafePal® Food Manager Certification
Thank you for the great review! We’re happy you felt the training aligned with the exam. Congrats on earning your certificate – we’ll be here when it’s time to renew 🙂
Food Handler Experience
The course videos were simple, interactive, and straight to the point, with quality information that was useful for real life encounters and to pass the exam. The sample tests after each short video and module made for taking the exam less intimidating and more confident.
The exam itself was quick and asked the most important questions every food handler should know. It was easy to navigate and the results were instantaneous, as well as recieving the food handler certification.
Response from FoodSafePal® Food Manager Certification
All we can say is WOW! Thank you so much for your thorough and honest experience Esther. Congrats on earning your certificate!
Common Questions About Getting or Renewing Your California Food Handler Card
Ready to Get Your California Food Handler Card?
Train at your pace, and your food handler card is on your screen the moment you pass.
San Diego County has its own approved course. The county requires a county-approved food handler course, and ours is approved there.
Cottage food, healthcare, volunteers and more: our training is accepted in your county — you're good to go.
Restaurant and food establishment workers: your county requires training through its Environmental Health Department.
