California RBS & San Diego Food Handlers
Certificate Bundle

Course Details

How Does this Course Bundle Work?

When you start your course bundle, you will need to select a course from the dropdown menu at the top of the page.

You may take the courses in any order desired. You will be awarded a certificate for each course that you successfully complete. 

how Does the California RBS Course Work?

There are a few steps you must follow to get your RBS Certification:

1. Before starting this course, you must register with the California RBS Portal and receive your Server ID Number. Keep this number handy.
2.  Return to this site and start the California RBS Course.  
3. Complete the registration form. You will be asked to type in your Server ID Number.
4. Take the course.
5. Upon completion of the California RBS course you must return to the RBS Portal to take your final exam. The final exam becomes available on the site within 24 hours after all lessons have been completed. You will need to enter your Server ID Number to access the exam.
6. Once you have passed the final exam on the RBS Portal with at least 70% correct answers, you are registered with the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.

Does San Diego County require a food handlers certificate?

Yes. San Diego County Code requires that if your job/occupation (e.g., a waiter, waitress, bartender, chef, dishwasher, meat cutter, deli or salad bar worker, etc.) requires you to handle food or dishes, you must receive food safety training.

The San Diego Food Handler Certificate is valid for three years.

It is very important to make sure the test or training you take is approved for San Diego County. Not all courses in California are accepted in the county.

Does California require an Alcohol Servers certificate? 

Yes. Anyone who serves alcohol in a place where it will be consumed, and the managers overseeing those servers, is required to hold a valid Responsible Beverage Service certification. This is a mandate that comes from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC).

The California RBS Certificate is valid for three years. 

Learn more about the California Food Handlers and RBS courses from the Frequently Asked Questions.