eFoodhandlers® Food Handler training program is APPROVED in SAN DIEGO COUNTY

Get your San Diego County Food Handlers Permit from an APPROVED food handler training & tester provider. caFoodhandlers.com is the official website for eFoodHandlers' in California. It also serves San Diego County. eFoodhandlers online course protects San Diego public health with quality food safety education on proper food handling and preparation practices.

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Who needs a San Diego Food Handlers Card?

All San Diego County food handlers are required by law to have a valid food handler card issued by a county-authorized food handler training source. eFoodhandlers', a National Leader in food safety education, satisfies this requirement


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What is a San Diego food handlers permit?

Everybody who works with or handles food in San Diego County must have a San Diego Food Handlers Permit issued by the County Environmental Health Department. You acquire a permit by taking a food handlers course from an approved provider like eFoodhandlers and by passing their exam. To be official, their certificate of completion must include a San Diego license number.

How to get a Food Handlers Permit for San Diego County?
  • All food handlers working in San Diego County are required to have a valid food handler card issued by a county-authorized food handler training provider or by San Diego County.
  • Take your food handlers course from eFoodhandlers, a California, San Diego and national leader.
  • Pay the $7.95 course fee. Lowest price in San Diego County.
  • Pass the exam then instantly print your certificate or card to give to your employer.

San Diego County Food Handlers Permit number

eFoodhandlers License # (DEH2014-FFHI-000039)



San Diego County Announcement - IMPORTANT!

As a new approach to combating an ongoing hepatitis A outbreak in San Diego County, the County’s Health and Human Services Agency has been sending out “Field Foot Teams” of Public Health Nurses to contact the hard to reach homeless population.

As a reminder, Hepatitis A is a highly contagious liver infection that is spread when a person ingests food or water that has been contaminated by the feces of an infected person. It is usually transmitted when an infected person has not properly washed his/her hands after using the bathroom or before preparing and eating food.

To prevent the spread of illness: Ensure employees are handwashing with soap and warm water after using the bathroom, before preparing, serving, or eating food, switching tasks, and after any possible contamination. Regularly clean restrooms (staff and public) and common areas of your restaurant using a bleach solution that contains ¾ cup of bleach for each gallon of water. Have staff wear disposable gloves while cleaning and wash their hands after removing the gloves. Do not allow food handlers to work when ill or return to work until they have been symptom-free for two days.

For questions regarding this outbreak or additional information on handwashing and cleaning procedures, please contact DEH’s Epidemiology Liaison at (858) 505-6814.

For information about what you can do to prevent the spread of Hepatitis A, click here.
For a fact sheet about Hepatitis A symptoms and resources, visit our website here.
For a summary regarding the outbreak and frequently asked questions, click here.

To learn about the requirements for a California Food Handlers Card, click here.