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AAA Food Handler

CONNECTICUT
FOOD HANDLERS CARD​

4.9
(26,981 reviews)

4.9
(26,981 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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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.

easy to umderstand

October 23, 2025

easy to understand and nice visual teaching and i could see the instruction over again if i need it

francisca

Pretty engaging, important information.

October 23, 2025

I found the “learn at your own pace” style to be ideal for me personally. The questions while you are watching and the interactive scenes make it fun, not just something you are staring at for an hour. Teaches really important stuff.

Cameran

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October 23, 2025

Richard B.

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October 23, 2025

Joey R.

Easy informative course

October 23, 2025

Rhianna

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October 23, 2025

I think it is a great learning experience and very detailed

Kandice C.

my review

October 23, 2025

The review was long but informative

chelsea H.

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October 23, 2025

Everything was perfect.

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October 23, 2025

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Justin B.

Wonderful!

October 23, 2025

Well presented and helpful.

Jesse S.

Easy to use

October 23, 2025

Great way to learn about proper food handling. Information is presented in an easy to remember format.

Tracy

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October 23, 2025

SHANNEN M.

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October 23, 2025

Very informative

Felicia C.

Great Course!

October 23, 2025

This was a very straight to the point, clearly laid out handlers’ course with information given to you in a manner that is easy to retain and was a breeze to get through.

Piper W.

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October 22, 2025

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October 22, 2025

well presented

LORI W.

10/10 and affordable

October 22, 2025

Very good teaching methods.

Rudy G.