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AAA Food Handler

CONNECTICUT
FOOD HANDLERS CARD​

4.9
(27,068 reviews)

4.9
(27,068 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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Excellent

October 6, 2025

Great thank you

Goretti V.

Good

October 6, 2025

I learned a lot about handling food

Zach

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October 6, 2025

Jeremiah C.

Videos

October 6, 2025

We need pdf book instead of only video

Tarika T.

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October 6, 2025

Allie

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October 6, 2025

great informacion

maria

Keep food safe from contamination. Understand the importance of personal hygiene and clean work habits. Know that unsafe food can cause foodborne illness.

October 6, 2025

Amazing

Alan G.

AAA food handlers test

October 6, 2025

Very helpful and informative

Antwoine W.

It was very thorough.

October 6, 2025

I found it very interesting and lot’s of info.

Dolores

Convenient and Thorough Food Handler Course

October 5, 2025

Despite my very busy and demanding lifestyle, work, family and time for self, I was able to fit in completion of the course and exam. I really like that I was able to start the course, take a break and pick up where I left off. I learned a lot as well in the course and appreciate having the availability of this great online tool.

Gail F.

Food prep importance

October 5, 2025

This course was really effective and fun to learn from and would share with another person.

Leo

Food handler

October 5, 2025

I found very helpful for very important issues

Ann F.

Course is fun and interesting

October 5, 2025

Easy to follow and the test measured my knowledge adaquately.

Mason C.

Good

October 5, 2025

Prepared me for the exam and helped me pass.

Aiden

Pleasantly Visual

October 5, 2025

Very smooth learning process! All information is communicated through well constructed videos, and you should pass no problem. Taking notes/memorizing temperatures is helpful

Luke R.

Cool

October 5, 2025

Cool

Xavier M.

Great!

October 5, 2025

This was a very informational course.

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October 5, 2025

Evelyn S.

convenient and informative course

October 5, 2025

This food handler’s course was easy to do at home and simple to understand. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking to get their food handlers permit.

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October 5, 2025

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