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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 ANABÂ 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 ANABÂ 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
The information was beneficial, and the training was painless. I would like to see more interaction (exercises), and I did not like that if I wanted to go back a few seconds on the video, I had to watch the whole video over, when I just wanted to listen to the previous 15 seconds, for example. Perhaps you could add a fast-forward and rewind button.
thank you
Overall it was easy and informative! I will note that the audio didn’t work on most of the modules, so I had to keep resetting the close-captioning.
has a lot of information about the pro’s and con’s about handling food to preparation and serving
The courses were easy to understand and follow. I learned a l lot.
It was easy and straightforward.
This course was eye opening and very much user friendly
It was good
the course was simple and easy to complete.
Awesome
The material is clean and objective
It was an easy course to navigate and straight to the point with the info I needed to know
The test was long but worth it when I passed in the end.
great easy to learn graphics