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AAA Food Handler

CONNECTICUT
FOOD HANDLERS CARD​

4.9
(27,107 reviews)

4.9
(27,107 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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September 25, 2025

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Yarisleydis A.

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Emily F.

Learning

September 25, 2025

I learned alot

Emily F.

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Lauren N.

Nice

September 25, 2025

Training was cool I like the way it set up simple easy to navigate and very easy to understand

Neko R.

quick and easy

September 25, 2025

This course is a quick, easy, and highly informative course. Would recommend.

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September 25, 2025

Antoni V.

el curso resulto muy interesante y educativo

September 24, 2025

ROIDY M.

Straightfoward

September 24, 2025

Very straightforward and easy to navigate. Able to take notes and pause & stop when I wanted to.

Victoria P.

The class is too long

September 24, 2025

would be better if it was shorter

Steven L.

Food Handler Certification

September 24, 2025

me parece muy bien toda la informacion que nos da este curso para dar un buen servicio y evitar cualquier enfermedad. Es muy importante saber todo acerca de la manipulacion de la comida

Mariela M.

Great!

September 24, 2025

Simple, user friendly and informational.

Amber H.

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September 24, 2025

Marcus

Great & easy to follow presentation

September 24, 2025

There are a lot of “modules” but they go by fast and are easy to understand.

Kathryn P.

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September 24, 2025

Xavier B.

Great course

September 24, 2025

Been in the industry for 10 years. Great learning experience

Armando P.

Great Class

September 24, 2025

Been in the restaurant industry for 10 years now. With this course I’ve learned things I haven’t seen or noticed before. Thank!

Armando P.

GREAT

September 24, 2025

Easy to understand and lots of good information.

Sadie

Interesting and Informative

September 24, 2025

I learned alot of new information about food handling and it was great to get a refresher on all the different aspects of food handling.

Cristina E.