Food Handlers Card Information

Most food facility employees are required to have a Food Handler Card issued by an accredited program.

• California Food Handler Law
• List of Accredited Programs

Managers Food Safety Certification Class

California State Law requires that each food facility must have at least one owner/employee that has passed a state-approved food safety certification exam. The certificate must be renewed every 5 years. 

• StateFoodSafety.com provides training, practice tests and Certification Exam that can all be done online.
• Nevada County provides Food Manager Certification Training's and Exams throughout the year. The class consists of a 6-hour review and a 2-hour exam for a total of 8 hours. Please see the form below for further instructions on how to register for the class.Please call (530)265-1348 with any questions.

Food Managers Certification Class Dates - Nevada City Location 

• March 14th
• May 9th
• September 12th
• November 7^th 

Forms and Applications

• Food Safety Manager Certification Class - Registration Form (PDF)