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AAA Food Handler

CONNECTICUT
FOOD HANDLERS CARD​

4.9
(27,139 reviews)

4.9
(27,139 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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Yesss

September 19, 2025

I love it

Bobby

Fenomal y práctico

September 19, 2025

Me gustó mucho la manera del curso es didáctico y fácil para el aprendizaje

Henry M.

Informative

September 19, 2025

This course was very informative, I like the choice if short videos instead of paragraphs.

Jazmyn W.

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September 19, 2025

daniel H.

Great and easy to follow!

September 19, 2025

Found this product to be easy to use, navigate and effective.

Adria S.

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September 19, 2025

there were some typos in the exam itself; one or two questions seemed to have more than one correct answer or were open-ended. Overall the guide was informative and really well made modules

Randi

Great and recommend

September 19, 2025

Jinda

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September 19, 2025

Great knowledge and recommend

Katlyn P.

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September 19, 2025

Kenishia D.

Informative

September 19, 2025

This course is very informative and easy to learn.

Marie

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September 19, 2025

Adrian H.

Food Handelers

September 19, 2025

The modules very informative and clear. It was also easy to understand. The graphics and illustrations were a great addition to the modules.

Quintashia P.

Sweet

September 18, 2025

I was falling asleep watching the videos lollll but I still got it. 💯 also I don’t know if it’s on my end only, but some of the videos did not have audio..

Lily

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September 18, 2025

Toni A.

The best Food Handler Course Ever

September 18, 2025

This has been one of the best food handler course I’ve ever taken. It took me initially 2 to 3 hours however it was very informative.

Lynda O.

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September 18, 2025

great

billy H.

Can work at your own pace

September 18, 2025

I really liked this course, it was very easy, and you were able to work at your own pace. Also very affordable!

Marissa S.

Yurrrrr

September 18, 2025

Antuan B.

It was to long

September 18, 2025

It was to long

Jasmine H.

Learned a lot!

September 18, 2025

I actually enjoyed this course! I took my time and learned a lot! Can be completed faster than I did but I really wanted to learn and retain everything.

Desiree