California Food Safety Manager Certification
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CA Food Manager Course & Certification Exam Package
- Learn2Serve Course & ANAB Accredited Exam
CA Food Manager Certification Exam (No Course)
- Learn2Serve ANAB Accredited Exam (Only)
CA Food Manager Principles Course Only ( No Exam )
- Food Manager Principles Course Only (No Exam)
CA Learn2Serve Food Handler Certificate ANAB Accredited
- Certificate for Food Servers & Food Handlers
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How to get California Food Safety Manager Certification with our ANAB-CFP accredited exam.
- The food manager principles course is not mandatory to get certified. However, the course does help
prepare for the exam much like a study guide. - Passing the exam is mandatory to become a Certified Food Manager.
- To get started: Choose the Course & Exam Package, Exam only, or Course only.
- We will send a confirmation email with your training instructions.
- After passing the exam, print your official Certificate of Completion and wallet sized card.
- The courses and exams are powered by Learn2Serve, our online training partner since 2003.
- The Learn2Serve Certification Exam is ANAB-CFP accredited. Certificate Issuer #0975
- You have one additional free exam attempt if needed.
What is the difference between a California Food Manager and a Food Handler?
A Food Handler prepares or serves food under the supervision of a food manager or Person in Charge (PIC) A food manager is responsible for all aspects of food preparation and food safety.
The accredited food handlers training is powered by Learn2Serve, our 20 year training partner.
Print your 3 year food handler Certificate of Completion Card after the exam
The ANAB accredited food handler certification is valid statewide in California and transfers out of state.
This food handler certificate is approved in all counties except for Riverside and San Bernardino. We also have the special food handler certification for San Diego County
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Why Food Safety Managers in California choose us for their Certification
- The food manager principles course and exam have been taken by thousands of food safety managers in California and nationwide.
- We are the official online partner of 360Training / Learn2Serve since 2003
- The Learn2Serve exam is accredited by ANSI-CFP and is valid nationwide for food safety management
- Food protection manager certification is valid for 5 years (some localities may have a shorter expiration) Check with your local officials
- Note: Food Manager Certification is also known as Food Safety Manager, Certified Food Protection Manager, Food Service Manager, and Food Handler Manager among other titles
CA Food Manager Course & Certification Exam Package
- Learn2Serve Course & ANAB Accredited Exam
CA Food Manager Certification Exam (No Course)
- Learn2Serve ANAB Accredited Exam (Only)
CA Food Manager Principles Course Only ( No Exam )
- Food Manager Principles Course Only (No Exam)
CA Learn2Serve Food Handler Certificate ANAB Accredited
- Certificate for Food Servers & Food Handlers
HACCP Certification Training Online
HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) is an internationally recognized system that identifies the risks of food management and safety. It involves identifying the chemical, physical, and biological hazards to ensure the safe handling and preparation of food.
The HACCP system is built on seven core principles: 1. Hazard Analysis 2. Identifying Critical Control Points (CCP) 3. Establishing Critical Limits 4. Monitoring CCP 5. Establishing Corrective Action 6. Verification of the HACCP plan 7. Documentation & Record Keeping
HACCP – State of the Art Approach to Food Safety This International HACCP Alliance accredited course is a basic course for food service employees. A Certificate of Completion is issued on successful completion of the course. This course meets the regulatory compliance requirement of the 2013 FDA Food Code and the USDA requirement for School District HACCP Plan Implementation. 4 Credit Hours Cost $50.00
Seafood HACCP Safety This training course was developed specifically for individuals in the seafood industry. The Seafood HACCP Course follows the Seafood HACCP Regulation which defines the safe handling and processing of all stages of seafood. The course follows USDA and FDA guidelines and the Code of Federal Regulations 21 CFR Part123 Seafood HACCP Regulation. This course counts as 1 Credit Hour Cost $75.00
HACCP Food Safety for Retail Food Establishments This training course presents HACCP’s concepts and principles. These include all stages of food storage and processing by instruction on the 7 HACCP Principles. This course lays out how HACCP is applied using Active Managerial Control (AMC). This course is rated for 16 Credit Hours Cost $125.00
California Food Safety Requirements
Food Safety Training Required for Managers: Yes
Food Manager Renewal Frequency: Industry standard is 5 years (This time may vary. Check with your local authorities)
Food Manager Exam required: Yes
ANAB Food Handler Training : Yes
Food Handler Card Renewal Frequency: Every 3 years. (Check with local authority)
Local Requirements: Check with local food safety officials
10 largest Cities in California : Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco, Fresno, Sacramento, Long Beach, Oakland, Bakersfield, Anaheim
California Food Safety Contact Info.
California Food Code: Website PDF
California Dept. of Public Health Services
Food and Drug Branch
Phone: (916) 558-1784
California Regulations for Food Safety and Sanitation: Website PDF
Mailing Addresses:
California Department of Food and Agriculture
1220 N Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
California Dept. of Health Services
Food and Drug Branch
1500 Capitol Avenue MA 7602
PO Box 997435
Sacramento, CA 95899-7435
Food and Drug Administration (FDA): Website
Certified Food Safety Manager Course Topics
Food safety enforcement & why it’s important • How foodborne illness is caused & how to identify it • Identify physical, biological, & chemical contamination • Food preservation & food temperature control • Personal hygiene in the workplace • Safely receiving and storing food • Safe cleaning, sanitation, pest control, and facility planning • HACCP program, and more food safety manager certification requirements