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AAA Food Handler

CONNECTICUT
FOOD HANDLERS CARD​

4.9
(26,966 reviews)

4.9
(26,966 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 helpful

November 11, 2025

this course was relatively quick and very easy to understand

Paisley P.

Very informative and keeps your attention

November 11, 2025

Kept my attention. great information. Like the interactive spots throughout the modules.

Nadine

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November 11, 2025

Aidan H.

Long but easy

November 11, 2025

It took me a while to finish but it was easy

Concepion

Food Handler - Texas

November 11, 2025

its was nice

adnan J.

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November 11, 2025

Keilani

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November 11, 2025

This course was quick, easy and informative.

Marcelina J.

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November 11, 2025

Delaney

start of my learning

November 11, 2025

it was easier then ever but you still have to put you first foot foreword but you still learn a lot for it

eric E.

Very acknowledgeable & helpful

November 11, 2025

It helped me learn a lot about health violations and it was overall very helpful and informative

aubrie

Great Training!

November 11, 2025

Easy to understand abd follow.

Michelle

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November 11, 2025

Candice J.

Pauls Place

November 11, 2025

The test was very understandable but even I needed to be refresh on a few things in the food safety industry

Paul

Food Handler Trainning

November 11, 2025

The training material was very easy to follow and understand. The final exam was also an acceptable level of difficulty and it tested my ability to apply the knowledge learned during the course.

Mark P.

good

November 11, 2025

Myles B.

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November 11, 2025

Great!

Callie P.

Very interesting and very useful

November 11, 2025

The restaurant inspection is interesting and important; I learned about the risks , rules, and hygiene very interesting and very useful.

Thank you

sincerly

Nadia

Nadia M.

Practical and Easy to Follow Food Safety Training

November 11, 2025

I just completed the food handler course and found it to be very informative and practical. Truly like how this was designed, the module etc. The course clearly explained proper food safety practices, and created little moments where you as a learner had to participate and gage with the course. Highly recommended for anyone in food service or handling perishable foods.

KG

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November 11, 2025

it was fun

Sumukh

Took awhile but really easy.

November 11, 2025

Cesar M.