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AAA Food Handler

CONNECTICUT
FOOD HANDLERS CARD​

4.9
(27,232 reviews)

4.9
(27,232 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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4.9
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Okay

May 3, 2021

Quick easy

Erin T.

Quick & Easy

May 3, 2021

Maya G.

Nice

May 3, 2021

Thank you, needed this for an upcoming job!!

Ghassan A.

Very informative and easy to follow along

May 3, 2021

Gabrielle L.

Nice and Straightforward.

May 3, 2021

Really nice. And the guy that helped me was really nice too. Recomend 100%.

Rosa T.

Good

May 3, 2021

Linda G.

Good and easy!

May 3, 2021

amir B.

Great source of info about Handling food

May 3, 2021

Mitchel C.

It was easy and informative and didn’t take to long.

May 3, 2021

Sydka C.

great

May 3, 2021

great

Daeylen P.

Way more helpful than Riverside's classes.

May 3, 2021

Alexys B.

Quick and easy

May 3, 2021

This was an easy and quick course

Rebecca J.

quick & easy

May 3, 2021

fast

Michael R.

Simple and easy!

May 3, 2021

This course was informative and has a nice format. It was time consuming but it’s worth it!

Beau C.

very simple and easy to understand

May 3, 2021

Luciana A.

very much in detail and simple.

May 3, 2021

Seaone S.

It was ok

May 2, 2021

It was ok

Robert M.

very helpful

May 2, 2021

Very helpful

Kaedin C.

Got the job done

May 2, 2021

The course was a pain to move through, as videos didn’t auto start after clicking the next section and took a long time to load. Captions were missing on several sections, which makes this course inaccessible for those who need captions.

Morgan R.

Helpful and informative

May 2, 2021

This is necessary to ensure food safety. Easy to follow along and is informative.

Paige P.