Frequently Asked Questions Food

I need to get my food worker's card. How can I do that?
There are 2 ways to get your card. (1) You may take the course online at www.sbcounty.gov/dehs. Print and fill out the worksheet and study it, then come to a testing site to take the test. (2) You may watch the course on DVD, print and fill out the worksheet and study it, then come to a testing site to take the test. The card is valid for 3 years.

What is the cost to get my food worker's card?
The cost for a food worker's card is $20.00.

I'm the owner/manager of a restaurant and I would like to have a food worker's class taught here at my restaurant. Will you come onsite to teach?
San Bernardino County Environmental Health Services (EHS) no longer teaches the food worker class. We will be happy to come onsite and proctor the exam. Your employees will need to take the course either online or by DVD. After they have filled out and studied the worksheet and are ready for testing, please call Terri Bruington at (909) 387-3866 and schedule a testing date. You must have a minimum of 20 employees.

I took the food worker's class 6 months ago and lost my card. How may I get another one?
If you took the test at one of the EHS testing sites, you will need to retake the test. If you took the class at a community college, you need to call the college at which you took the class.

I'm the manager and I need to take the 8-hour manager's training class. Where are those classes offered?
Manager training sites

If I have the manager's training do I still need the food worker's card?
No, the manager's training supercedes the food worker's card.

Do I have to take a TB test?
No, San Bernardino County does not require one.

I have a current card from another county. Will you accept it?
San Bernardino County only accepts current certification cards from San Diego County. When it expires, the holder must attend class in this county.

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