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Training helps reduce or eliminate food safety hazards before they become major issues.
Reducing food safety complaints will create a happier workplace and in turn increase productivity.
Numerous professionals nationwide have already earned and renewed their card with AAA Food Handler — a trusted name in food safety training.
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
Easy and straightforward. Simple to understand.
Very informative and easy to understand
excellent course only one to recommend
good course
Great, quick paced overview of safe food handling that is broken down into super short modules.
Some of the questions were trick questions. Others were very learning. Thank you verymuch!
Yes, good. need job.
Covers everything you need to know, subtitles were handy since audio didn’t work on all slides.
Tricky questions
Great information. Easily understood and not terribly long and exhausting
I rate this review with 5 stars. The course was fantastic. it was thorough and precise. All questions were relevant and the test was well projected. I would recommend this course to anyone. Well done!
It was long
Very simple very painless very easy to understand
i was so excited about this whole ordeal it was amazing thanks
was a very valuable, convenient training well needed to be successful in the food industry . Enjoyed the friendly environment and would like too see more classes available !!
It was very helpful to watch the videos before the tes.