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AAA Food Handler

CONNECTICUT
FOOD HANDLERS CARD​

4.9
(27,017 reviews)

4.9
(27,017 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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October 16, 2025

Viridiana

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October 16, 2025

PHONG R.

Nice

October 16, 2025

Nice

Joseph

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October 16, 2025

Joseph

Great course, easy to follow

October 16, 2025

Course was great, easy to follow and learn. Good direction and clear presentation.

Mieke

mobile friendly

October 16, 2025

This class was mobile friendly

Ebony B.

Easy an understanding tasks

October 16, 2025

Romane

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October 16, 2025

Tobi A.

Very educational

October 16, 2025

I found this course very educational for food safety.

Yuliana A.

Cross contamination

October 16, 2025

Cross contamination can cause a lot of problems in the food service industry.

Cyndi W.

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October 16, 2025

shawanda K.

Thanks

October 16, 2025

Amazing

Alexsandra A.

Very informative, helpful and convenient

October 16, 2025

Thank you guys so much !!! Now i can continue my path in culinary !!

Marina P.

It was smooth and imformative

October 16, 2025

Really quick and easy proceas

Keith J.

Course

October 16, 2025

Course easy to follow

Clara O.

Course

October 16, 2025

Easy course

Clara O.

Quick and Common Sense

October 16, 2025

Most of the exam was common sense, and the modules were easy to manage to get through. I played them using my AirPods while driving, at the gym, and at home, and got through them in one afternoon/evening.

Rachel

Good training

October 15, 2025

I enjoyed learning from this comprehensive training to improve the safety of handling food to customers.

Tony

I enjoyed taking this course it was very informative and enjoyable

October 15, 2025

Paloma

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October 15, 2025

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