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AAA Food Handler

CONNECTICUT
FOOD HANDLERS CARD​

4.9
(27,019 reviews)

4.9
(27,019 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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Very good

October 15, 2025

It was very helpful to watch the videos before the tes.

Niyona B.

ROMAN

October 15, 2025

GREAT

ROMAN M.

good

October 15, 2025

good

Hudson

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October 15, 2025

I recommended everyone

Kevin

thorough training

October 15, 2025

clear instructions, slides were nicely presented

Karin K.

it was fine

October 15, 2025

it was fine I liked how it made me interested and it was hard on he test and the words hurted my brain

Tara

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October 15, 2025

Charles R.

Fast and easy

October 15, 2025

It was very informative and interactive

Chris

fun :)

October 15, 2025

fun

brigitte

Quick and easy

October 15, 2025

Loved how easy everything was to learn and understand.

Jay

Wonderful Course

October 15, 2025

One of the most direct and detail oriented food handling courses I have taken.

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October 15, 2025

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October 15, 2025

Caroline R.

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October 15, 2025

Tablets are to slow

Rashion A.

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October 15, 2025

i like the class

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October 15, 2025

Dacorian

food handling

October 15, 2025

me parecio super interesante y aprendi mucho

ADRIANA R.

food handling

October 15, 2025

me parecio muy interesante y aprendi mucho

ADRIANA R.

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October 15, 2025

Naquita G.

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