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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
Prepared me for the exam and helped me pass.
Very smooth learning process! All information is communicated through well constructed videos, and you should pass no problem. Taking notes/memorizing temperatures is helpful
Cool
This was a very informational course.
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.
It was a great expereince
I learned a lot. Makes you think about what you do at home with food and food surfaces
Easy to understand courses
This is fast and easy. My only feedback is that it’s not optimized for mobile and some of the sounds/cc don’t work perfectly.
Uisd
Good class, very educational, and I would highly recommend it to others.
I enjoyed the course
Informative and helpful
This training is a requirement but it was so damn glitchy that I almost had a meltdown. I ended up having to rewatch/listen to almost every single segment because it wouldn’t allow me to continue 90% of the sections even though I’d watch it all the way through. I had to watch multiple segments 3 or even 4 times before the dang thing would let me proceed! It was the most frustrating certificate class I’ve ever had to partake in.
Very good
It was incredible helpful to learn the proper handling of prepping and serving food
Very informative videos and challenging exam