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AAA Food Handler

CONNECTICUT
FOOD HANDLERS CARD​

4.9
(26,979 reviews)

4.9
(26,979 reviews)

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BENEFITS OF TRAINING

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PREVENT

Education is the best tool to prevent, minimize, or eliminate foodborne illnesses and food hazards.

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AWARENESS

Improve critical thinking and decision making to prevent or avoid sticky situations.
Food Hygiene Training

ELIMINATE

Training helps reduce or eliminate food safety hazards before they become major issues.

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MINIMIZE

Be able to recognize, mitigate, reduce or eliminate the risk of improper food safety procedures.
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PRODUCTIVITY

Reducing food safety complaints will create a happier workplace and in turn increase productivity.

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WORKPLACE SATISFACTION

Serving safe food will increase productivity will in turn increase workplace satisfaction.

WHY CHOOSE US 

California Food Manager Certification
Food safety basics

Getting Your Food Handler Card is Quick and Hassle-Free

Numerous professionals nationwide have already earned and renewed their card with AAA Food Handler — a trusted name in food safety training.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

Connecticut does not have a statewide law requiring food handler certificates, but many employers, counties, and local health departments expect food handlers to complete food safety training.

The course includes food safety essentials such as personal hygiene, time and temperature control, cross-contamination prevention, allergen awareness, and cleaning and sanitizing practices.

The AAA Food Handler Certificate is valid for 3 years from the date of completion. Some employers or jurisdictions may require earlier renewal based on internal policies.

Yes. AAA Food Handler offers a fully online course that’s available 24/7. You can study at your own pace and download your certificate immediately after passing the final exam.

Food safety requirements may vary by location. Contact your local health department or employer to confirm whether a food handler certificate is required in your area.

Yes. The AAA Food Handler courses follow nationally accepted food safety standards and are widely trusted by employers and local health departments in Connecticut.

The ANAB is a national body that evaluates training programs for quality and consistency. While food handler programs are not required to be accredited by the ANAB, alignment with its standards reflects trusted and reliable training practices.

Employers prefer training aligned with ANAB guidelines because it reflects national food safety expectations and ensures consistent, high-quality knowledge across the workforce.

Yes. AAA Food Handler offers the course in both English and Spanish to support Connecticut’s diverse food service community.

You need a Connecticut Food Handlers Card from a state-approved training provider or ANAB accredited provider such as the AAA Food Handler card. This course covers basic food safety and must be completed before you apply to be a cottage food producer in Connecticut.

For official food safety guidance or local requirements, contact:

Connecticut Department of Public Health
410 Capitol Drive
PO Box 340308, MS #11FDP
Hartford, Connecticut 06134

Food Handler Reviews

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Practical

October 23, 2025

Very easy to understand and follow

Rocio B.

Highly informative

October 23, 2025

I never knew how much work and effort truly went into making food safe until now. very informative and prepared me for my future in the food industry.

Garrett

Informative

October 23, 2025

AAA Food handler course was informative and simple to complete.

Tommy

Good knowledge

October 23, 2025

Victor .

Informative

October 23, 2025

I took this course for a volunteer position but I know I will use it well. I found it quite informative and reminded me of things I have forgotten over the years. I learned a few things I did not know. Thank you for such a well written course!

Meghan M.

Easy

October 23, 2025

Simple, thorough, easy to follow and retain information.

Amber S.

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October 23, 2025

Olivia G.

Great Course

October 23, 2025

The course material was easy to learn and well executed

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October 23, 2025

Jessica

Good explanation of the information

October 23, 2025

For me it was a very well explained and easy to understand course.

Esmeralda

Very compact, clear and easy to understand and remember

October 23, 2025

I enjoyed this course a lot. The info was followed by visuals so all the info was easy to remember. The course was also interactive engaging me to apply the freshly learned facts by quizzes.

Liubov

informative training

October 23, 2025

This training is really helpful for my job

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Courtney P.

Worth it.

October 23, 2025

Worth it.

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Marisela D.

Quick and Easy

October 23, 2025

The food handling course was quick and eaay to understand. I didn’t struggle at all to understand the information given and I was able to process everything easily.

Evelyn R.

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October 23, 2025

good refresh on things to know handling food

Maricela R.