Every Anaheim food employee who handles unpackaged food must obtain a California Food Handler Card within thirty days of hire, with renewal every three years under California Health and Safety Code section 113948.
California SB 602 mandates that any Anaheim restaurant, food truck, or market employee who prepares, stores, or serves unpackaged food obtain an ANSI-accredited Food Handler Card within thirty days of starting work. The card requires passing a short food safety exam covering temperature control, cross-contamination, allergens, and personal hygiene. Cards remain valid for three years statewide. Operators must keep copies on file and produce them during OC Health Care Agency inspections. Certified Food Protection Manager certification is also required for at least one employee per facility under the Retail Food Code.
Failure to maintain valid food handler cards on site exposes the operator to citations during health inspections and can lower the establishment's letter grade or trigger reinspection fees.
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