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AAA Food Handler

CONNECTICUT
FOOD HANDLERS CARD​

4.9
(27,125 reviews)

4.9
(27,125 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 19, 2025

Sandy

easy

September 19, 2025

I completed it in 1 day!

Irene

Pretty simple

September 19, 2025

good

Alex

Great

September 19, 2025

No complaints covers all questions and areas of the certification.

Shamus P.

FOOD HANDLER

September 19, 2025

It was a little hard but a success.

MARISELA M.

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September 19, 2025

lovely so easy

Liza M.

Just Awesome!

September 19, 2025

Really easy to use, clearly presented information, great prompts.

Kellie P.

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September 19, 2025

Mari

Informative!

September 19, 2025

Very simple and easy to follow

Olivia J.

Food handlers

September 19, 2025

A great training course

Celeste F.

Easy to follow

September 19, 2025

This course is informative and easy to follow as it move along at a good pace.

Annette

great training

September 19, 2025

modules were easy to understand format

pilar

Food handlers

September 19, 2025

The course was really nice and helped me remember a whole lot of things

Sherry B.

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September 19, 2025

Ali M.

Great way to get your food handlers license

September 19, 2025

Made it very easy to learn and obtain the information needed to take your exam

Shaina

great

September 19, 2025

good work

juan R.

good

September 19, 2025

great experience

Daisy

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September 19, 2025

Rachel H.

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Ernestine C.

EASY AND INFORMATIVE!

September 19, 2025

Very simple concepts to grab and very easy and smooth completion process.

Meg