California Senate Bill 602 requires every food handler in a Berkeley restaurant to obtain an ANSI-accredited Food Handler Card within 30 days of hire and renew every three years. Alameda County Environmental Health verifies during inspections.
California Health and Safety Code section 113948 implements SB 602, requiring food handlers at Berkeley restaurants, cafes, food trucks, and bars to complete an ANSI-accredited training course and pass a proctored exam within 30 days of hire. Cards are valid for three years. Each kitchen must also have at least one Certified Food Protection Manager. Alameda County Environmental Health checks card files during routine restaurant inspections, and missing cards count toward the operator's Berkeley restaurant grading score.
Operators with uncertified staff face warnings, reinspection fees through Alameda County, and downgraded inspection scores; repeat violations can trigger administrative citations.
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Berkeley, CA
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