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AAA Food Handler

CONNECTICUT
FOOD HANDLERS CARD​

4.9
(27,198 reviews)

4.9
(27,198 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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April 20, 2021

Victor M.

pRETTY GOOD

April 20, 2021

Pretty Good

Jacob M.

Great course, so happy I could take the class from my home, and very relevant material

April 20, 2021

Tamara N.

awesome!

April 20, 2021

Sierra F.

awesome !

April 20, 2021

Paola D.

Quick and easy

April 19, 2021

Bradley S.

Good

April 19, 2021

Caroline L.

good

April 19, 2021

Naythaniel M.

nice and simple

April 19, 2021

Aaron C.

Fantastic

April 19, 2021

Very simple to use. Great information made easy

Karleigh D.

5

April 19, 2021

great material

Sonia M.

good

April 19, 2021

Cody H.

Very informative and easy to follow.

April 19, 2021

Carla M.

Great service, thank you

April 19, 2021

Grigory R.

4.5

April 19, 2021

Helped me and taught me things I didn’t know before thank you!

Jasmine S.

Informative and easy to follow

April 19, 2021

Ilana M.

Easy to follow and good content for everyone to know

April 19, 2021

The course was easy to follow and I liked the breakdown of sections.

Jayme D.

Broken down into manageable sections, and very easy to understand!

April 19, 2021

Sarah P.

Comprehensive and User Friendly!

April 19, 2021

Very easy to follow and informative – information all food handlers should be aware of!

Sabrina I.

Gained a great deal of knowledge

April 18, 2021

I was dreading doing this and felt a little inconvenienced but I actually learned a lot of very important information. A lot of it is common sense, but it is always helpful to understand the underlying reasons for taking common sense actions. It was actually very interesting and definitely information I need for my business.

Katy B.