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AAA Food Handler

CONNECTICUT
FOOD HANDLERS CARD​

4.9
(27,163 reviews)

4.9
(27,163 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

4.9

Food Protection Training
27,163 reviews
4.9
4.9 out of 5 stars (based on 27,163 reviews)
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March 30, 2021

carley A.

The course was very enlightening and helpful.

March 30, 2021

I am very confident in myself now and understand a lot more about proper food service.

Joseph B.

Great

March 30, 2021

Informative and simple

Yaquelin M.

This course was easy to use and was very informative!

March 30, 2021

Mia M.

helpful

March 30, 2021

Bryan R.

Quick, easy!

March 30, 2021

Chelsea B.

Long

March 30, 2021

It took awhile to complete

Abbagayle K.

User friendly and simple.

March 30, 2021

Easy process, I recommend

Mark D.

Muy informativo

March 30, 2021

Muy informativo

Elizama A.

Too Long

March 30, 2021

Anna V.

its a great detailed review of proper food handling

March 30, 2021

Alysia Y.

Will recommend

March 30, 2021

Awesome!!

Jonathan V.

very well at explaining

March 30, 2021

Dorian A.

Very informative

March 30, 2021

This course was informative and easy to follow.

Stuart B.

Good

March 30, 2021

Marielos R.

Awesome!!

March 30, 2021

Awesome!!

shatacia W.

N/A

March 30, 2021

Karen M.

Good lessons

March 30, 2021

I just wish the videos had an auto play function..

Mario J.

Quick and Informative

March 29, 2021

Felt like it gave me everything I needed to know immediately. Appreciate it.

Madeline T.

easy to do

March 29, 2021

Sheryl C.