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AAA Food Handler

CONNECTICUT
FOOD HANDLERS CARD​

4.9
(27,062 reviews)

4.9
(27,062 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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Great for what it is!

October 10, 2025

Thanks for making this as painless as possible. Also loved supporting a women and minority owned business! I didn’t realize that until the end! Awesome!

Taylor

Highly educative

October 10, 2025

This is essential for everyone working in any area where food is prepared and served. Highly recommended.

Shawanda M.

Helpful information

October 10, 2025

Really informational and easy to follow

Sarah S.

Tremendous!!

October 10, 2025

Found this course to be informative and painless, best I’ve used yet. I give it 5 Stars!!

John B.

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October 10, 2025

David M.

Great class

October 10, 2025

Its more interesting than boring. And plenty of useful information for your business and home

Bobby

Convenient!

October 9, 2025

Very convenient and thorough!

Maria P.

Pleasantly surprised

October 9, 2025

As to mentioned above training is never fun…but with that said you made a course that could be unbearably boring and made it interesting and fairly easy to follow and remember. Thank you.

Suhan H.

Informative

October 9, 2025

This training is very informative

Jessica

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October 9, 2025

Just pay attentions, listen and its best to do it in a quiet area where there is no distraction.

Lashana

Great!

October 9, 2025

Easy and fast’ thank you!

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Shalom S.

great

October 9, 2025

great

jazelyne J.

good little test

October 9, 2025

I’ve worked in the food business plenty of time and so I believe that this was a good little test to give for anyone that is interested in working in a kitchen.

Antoine F.

Good coverage

October 9, 2025

The course was clear and concise. Very helpful

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Angel C.

Great way to get your food handlers

October 9, 2025

Very understandable and quick! I highly recommend.

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