Arizona Food Manager Certification – Health Department Approved
The AAA Food Handler program offers convenient online food manager certification Maricopa county County, accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB)). This accessible program is designed for busy professionals in the Arizona food industry, allowing them to complete the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB)-accredited Food Manager Certification at their own pace. Certification meets health department requirements for the Certified Food Protection Manager designation, ensuring food safety compliance. The program is available in both English and Spanish.



















Education is the best tool to prevent, minimize, or eliminate food-borne illnesses and food hazards.
Gain knowledge to minimize or eliminate foodborne illness risks, ensuring a safer dining experience for all.
Numerous professionals nationwide have already earned and renewed their card with AAA Food Handler — a trusted name in food safety training.
Know Before You Train
It confirms that a food service manager has completed an ANAB-accredited training program and passed an approved exam. This certification ensures compliance with Maricopa County health regulations and equips managers to prevent foodborne illnesses, safeguard customers, and maintain high standards of food safety.
Arizona law requires at least one Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) to be present at all times. This is typically an owner, head chef, or manager. While not all employees need certification, having multiple CFPMs strengthens compliance and ensures safe operations.
AAA Food Handler provides a 100% online, self-paced training program available in English and Spanish. After completing the course, you can take the ANAB-accredited Food Protection Manager Exam online. Passing the exam instantly grants a printable certificate recognized by Maricopa County.
The certification is valid for up to 5 years. Renewal involves passing a new ANAB-accredited exam before the expiration date. Some local jurisdictions may have additional requirements, so it’s essential to verify county-specific rules.
Yes, with clarification. The CFPM must be physically present, accessible electronically, or reachable by phone while the establishment operates. AAA Food Handler’s online ANAB-accredited program fulfills the certification requirement, but the manager must also meet county accessibility standards.
Training covers critical topics, including:
Managerial responsibilities in food safety compliance
This ensures managers are fully prepared to oversee food safety operations.
Yes! AAA Food Handler supports group registration, allowing employers to monitor progress and exam completion for all employees in a single dashboard. This simplifies compliance for restaurants, catering services, and other large operations.
Absolutely. The program is ANAB-accredited, meets Maricopa County Health Department standards, and is recognized under Arizona state law (HB 2436). Certificates issued are valid for legal compliance and operational requirements.
Certified managers help reduce food safety risks, prevent outbreaks, and improve workplace morale. They also enhance operational efficiency, minimize health code violations, and boost your establishment’s reputation for safe and high-quality food service.
Certified managers establish and enforce food safety policies, train staff, and ensure adherence to regulatory compliance. This reduces the risk of foodborne illness, protects your business, and enhances workplace productivity and customer confidence.
Food Manager Reviews
4.9
Hello, this course was amazing. We have a small restaurant in a casino and will put three other managers through this knowledgeable certification. Thank you
Very informative and detailed. I’ve learned so much!
Very good course
Great course! Very easy to follow and understand. Highly recommended!
Excellent training and informative.
excellent class very informative trainginh
I recently completed the Food Manager Certification course, and it exceeded my expectations. The course was interactive, informative, and engaging, making it easy to stay focused throughout. The material was presented in a clear and concise manner, with real-world examples that made the information easy to understand and apply. Overall, the course was well-prepared, highly organized, and professionally delivered. I would definitely recommend it to anyone seeking a solid foundation in food safety and management.
This course was self paced, easy to learn, and beneficial. I recommend to anyone that needs to get their certification .
This program was easy to follow and easy to pass.
Very well organized training
very well explained,
Was able to complete on my time
This is a great training all the way around. It is long and a little arduous, but well worth it. It is very informative and simple to understand. The training is divided into 10 sessions, each of which is further broken down into various sections. These sections are very straightforward. Very easy to take notes and follow through. The only negative thing I have to say is that if you miss something being said, you can’t scroll backwards; you have to repeat that lesson of that section.
Covered a wide range of concepts in a way that was easy to understand
I found the course to be standard in almost all the information provided however, particularly at the earlier points in the course, I found several instances of information that should have been taught concurrently was split up. This non-linear dissemination made written note taking quite problematic and impeded what could be a more natural flow throughout the lessons. The topic that this was most prevalent in was the discussion of Bio Hazards including discussion of various pathogens. I specifically recall a lesson review with questions regarding Trichinella and Shiga Toxin when they had not yet been covered in the course. Immediately following that review section, those topics were then covered. Outside of those issues I found the course to be rather buggy. I used an iPad A16 (2025) with the latest software update as of today 11/16/25. Also as a note, it would be very helpful to rewind each video along the slider bar to a specific point rather than having to replay the entire video.
Good Stuff!