California RulesQuestion 5 of 319
Which three California counties are exempt from the statewide SB 602 program because they operate their own food handler programs?
a.San Diego, Riverside, San Bernardino
b.Santa Clara, Alameda, San Francisco
c.Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura
d.Sacramento, Fresno, Kern
Explanation
San Diego, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties had food handler training requirements predating SB 602 and were grandfathered out. Workers in these counties must follow the county-administered program rather than the statewide ANSI-CFP card.
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