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AAA Food Handler

CONNECTICUT
FOOD HANDLERS CARD​

4.9
(27,113 reviews)

4.9
(27,113 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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Cool

September 24, 2025

Important

Ousmane M.

Food course

September 24, 2025

Good review

Jamil

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September 24, 2025

MARIA Q.

Ok

September 24, 2025

ok

Edgar Z.

easy and informative

September 24, 2025

the class was easy and very informative

Scott H.

temps

September 24, 2025

I was pleased with prep.

Christopher B.

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September 24, 2025

it was long but it gives lots of useful information.

reagan

Food handler

September 24, 2025

Great and easy

Ashleigh M.

Food Handler Review

September 24, 2025

it was a quick and informative course

Simon

Food handlers course review

September 24, 2025

Very thorough and informative!

Rafael R.

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September 24, 2025

Bonnie B.

Fast and Easy to understand

September 24, 2025

I loved this course due to the great illustrations and easy to understand rules – I enjoyed listening and noting down points to implement in my own business

Abiha

good

September 24, 2025

it was a good quick course

mariajose V.

short and stright to the point

September 24, 2025

great

Maria R.

Pleasant experience

September 24, 2025

This was easy to understand and to complete at your own pace.

Nikia

Good and Easy

September 24, 2025

Ashley

good

September 24, 2025

very good

Alexander H.

Videos

September 24, 2025

It was good

Elijah J.

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September 24, 2025

Santhi

Food Handlers Certification

September 24, 2025

It was quick, simple and easy to finish in one sitting.

Kayzelyn P.