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San Diego County Food Handlers Card

Food workers in San Diego County need a card from a course on the county's approved list; a regular California card is not valid there. The deadline is 10 days after your first day of work. Prices on the list begin at $7.95, with each card valid three years from issue.

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Where in California do you work?

San Diego County, California

Cheapest approved course

$7.95

eFoodHandlers, one of three approved courses

Deadline
Within 10 days of starting work
Card lasts
three years
Card name
San Diego County food handler card

Every course listed is approved for San Diego County, California, and each one gives you the same card as soon as you pass. This site does not issue cards. See the official rule.

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Approved Courses in San Diego County, California

The Card San Diego County Accepts

The courses that count in San Diego County are the ones on the county's own list. A card from any other course is not valid for work here.

How to Get the Card

  1. Choose from the 3 courses on the San Diego County list. The lowest price is $7.95, at eFoodHandlers.
  2. Do the lessons and the test on the web.
  3. As soon as you pass, print the card and hand your manager a copy.

The rule in the words of the county: “It is very important to make sure the test or training you take is approved for San Diego County. Not all courses in California are accepted here.” (sandiegocounty.gov). The 10-day deadline: “Within 10 days of starting work.” (statefoodsafety.com).

San Diego County Card Questions

Do I need a San Diego County food handlers card?

Food workers in San Diego County need a card from a course on the county's approved list; a regular California card is not valid there. The deadline is 10 days after you start.

How much does it cost?

$7.95 at the low end. The county's courses cost $7.95 (eFoodHandlers), $9.95 (Premier Food Safety), and $14.99 (ServSafe).

How long is it valid?

Three years. Before that time is up, an approved course taken again gets you a new card.