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California county requirements

San Diego County food handler card requirements

San Diego County accepts cards from county-authorized schools or an approved in-house testing pathway. The $6.95 IFSHH course is not on the county's authorized-school list.

Use the county-specific pathway

Choose a school from San Diego County's current authorized list, or ask whether your workplace administers the county in-house test under a current food safety manager.

RequirementCounty-authorized card or in-house test
TimingConfirm with employer
Card term3 years

What workers should know

  • San Diego County warns that not all California food handler cards are accepted there.
  • A card from a county-authorized school is valid for three years.
  • For renewal through an authorized school, the county requires a three-hour training course and an examination.
  • A permitted facility may use the county's $2 in-house test when it is administered under a current food safety manager.

Official county source

Requirements, approved providers, and fees can change. This primary source was reviewed July 31, 2026.

San Diego County food handler program

San Diego County FAQ

Can I use the $6.95 IFSHH certificate in San Diego County?

Do not purchase it for that purpose. IFSHH is not on the county's current authorized-school list.

Does San Diego County accept every California food handler card?

No. The county expressly warns that not all California cards are accepted and directs workers to its authorized-school list.

Can my employer provide the test?

A permitted San Diego County facility may use the county's in-house test when it is administered under a person who holds a current food safety manager certificate. Confirm the process with your employer.

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