Riverside County Food Handlers Card
The one certificate valid in Riverside County is the county's own; train and test on the web, or sit the exam at a county office. The deadline is 30 days after your first day of work. Plan on $28 for the fee; a card is valid two years from issue.
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Where in California do you work?
Riverside County, California
The only card Riverside County accepts
$28
Riverside County online course
- Deadline
- Within 30 days of starting work
- Card lasts
- two years
- Card name
- Riverside County food handler card
The card comes only from the county program listed here, and you get it as soon as you pass. This site does not issue cards. See the official rule.
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Where to Get the Riverside County, California Card
Riverside County online course
$28
Run by the county
Go to the Riverside County online course
The Card Riverside County Accepts
The card for Riverside County comes from the county itself. Work here is not covered by a California card that a national course company sold you.
How to Get the Card
- Go to the Riverside County online course: riverside.statefoodsafety.com.
- The $28 fee covers the lessons and the test.
- Carry the card at work, since a manager may want to check it.
The rule in the words of the county: “Only the Riverside County Food Handler Certificate is considered valid to work in Riverside County.” (rivcoeh.org). The 30-day deadline: “Food handlers must obtain a valid food handler card within 30 days after the hire date.” (311.saccounty.gov).
Riverside County Card Questions
Do I need a Riverside County food handlers card?
The one certificate valid in Riverside County is the county's own; train and test on the web, or sit the exam at a county office. The deadline is 30 days after you start.
How much does it cost?
The Riverside County online course charges $28.
How long is it valid?
Two years. Before that time is up, an approved course taken again gets you a new card.