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AAA Food Handler

CONNECTICUT
FOOD HANDLERS CARD​

4.9
(27,115 reviews)

4.9
(27,115 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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I liked the video presentation and especially the interctions.

September 22, 2025

Excellent

Gayle M.

Good

September 22, 2025

Really good information

Joseph R.

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September 22, 2025

Good course!

Alyssa

Great course

September 22, 2025

Easy to navigate

Marc

Wish I could speed it up

September 22, 2025

Info was well presented but the slow speed, no skipping, was rough. If I could play it at 1.5 speed, that would be better.

Rebecca

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September 22, 2025

Very good course, easy and informative!

Raushan A.

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September 22, 2025

Haley B.

The explanation was very clear and nice.

September 22, 2025

Thank you for everything.

Gamze Y.

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September 22, 2025

Angel G.

Learning all about airborne illnesses

September 22, 2025

It was great learning experience

Greta T.

Awsome

September 22, 2025

Great

Ryan

easy to digest and super educational

September 22, 2025

Reallt straightforward and engaging training modules about food safety!

Kath

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September 22, 2025

Concise, easy to digest information that made the test a breeze.

Chris B.

Simple

September 22, 2025

Very easy training and also learned some new information

Tiffany

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September 22, 2025

The training was full of facts and informative, common sense, a must take if handling food for the public.

Dante B.

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September 22, 2025

The training was very informative, put how you move around a kitchen to perspective. Training was well done, informative, and had a lot of common sense applied to it.

Dante B.

It was okay

September 22, 2025

Kayla P.

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September 22, 2025

DANIEL C.

Engaging and Thorough

September 22, 2025

This is a great training method. The information is broken up into manageable pieces. Easy to understand and very thorough.

Kim

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September 22, 2025

Carson D.