Food Manager District of Columbia

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION

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4.9

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8,642 reviews
4.9
4.9 out of 5 stars (based on 8,642 reviews)
Excellent94%
Very good5%
Average1%
Poor0%
Terrible0%

Great site

June 12, 2025

Ramanjit S.

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June 12, 2025

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brianna V.

What a great informative course

June 12, 2025

The course is very thorough and informative. I can go with my own pace with helps me to understand the informations better. Highly recommended

Huyen N.

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June 12, 2025

Favia

Easy and Informative

June 12, 2025

Watch each section and answer a few questions and then there is your final test. You will definitely learn a lot.

Stephanie W.

Excellent course

June 12, 2025

I highly recommend this course to anyone needing to get their food handler manager certification. This was an easy to follow course and you can always replay to completely understand the information. Very satisfied, thank you.

Vanesa

Great information for food managers

June 12, 2025

Well structured, easy to follow.

Work at your own pace.

All subjects covered clearly.

Alan H.

Great Training

June 12, 2025

great training before taking practice exams and final test

koji K.

Course was engaging

June 12, 2025

The course was engaging and kept me interested.

Molly K.

Very Informative

June 12, 2025

Very Informative and straight forward.

Leigh A.

Buen programa

June 12, 2025

Facil de comprender

Martha

Muy buen programa para aprender

June 12, 2025

Martha

Great Course to take

June 12, 2025

Was informative and easy self guided

Sarah

length

June 11, 2025

it felt a bit long but very thorough.

Suzanne J.

Easy to Follow

June 11, 2025

The online food handling course was clear, informative, and easy to follow. It covered all the essential topics with practical examples, making it easy to understand even for beginners. I appreciated the flexibility to complete it at my own pace. Highly recommended for anyone needing certification or a refresher!

Teresa H.

Job requirement

June 11, 2025

Very detailed for my needs at this time. Information is good

Linda L.

Good training

June 11, 2025

This training was done well. It was easy to follow and understand.

Jean B.

Simple & Clear teaching

June 11, 2025

AAA FoodHandler provides a simple and clear training.

Anne

Food Manager Course Review

June 11, 2025

I found the course went more quickly than expected. The modules are short and informative. Periodic quiz are very helpful in remembering the material.

Tanya H.

Easy to navigate

June 11, 2025

Easy and fast renewal

Ranelle K.
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$99.95

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$119.95

Exam Only

$69.95

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$49.95

* Diamond Package – In order to qualify for the Free Retest, you must complete the ENTIRE online training and sample tests BEFORE taking the initial Food Manager exam. The 1 free retest must be taken within 6 months of not passing the first time. All other retests will be $69.95.

Certified Food Protection Manager

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4.9
5/5
ratings

Food Manager Reviews

4.9

star (2)
8,642 reviews
4.9
4.9 out of 5 stars (based on 8,642 reviews)
Excellent94%
Very good5%
Average1%
Poor0%
Terrible0%

Great site

June 12, 2025

Ramanjit S.

n/a

June 12, 2025

n/a

brianna V.

What a great informative course

June 12, 2025

The course is very thorough and informative. I can go with my own pace with helps me to understand the informations better. Highly recommended

Huyen N.

No Title

June 12, 2025

Favia

Easy and Informative

June 12, 2025

Watch each section and answer a few questions and then there is your final test. You will definitely learn a lot.

Stephanie W.

Excellent course

June 12, 2025

I highly recommend this course to anyone needing to get their food handler manager certification. This was an easy to follow course and you can always replay to completely understand the information. Very satisfied, thank you.

Vanesa

Great information for food managers

June 12, 2025

Well structured, easy to follow.

Work at your own pace.

All subjects covered clearly.

Alan H.

Great Training

June 12, 2025

great training before taking practice exams and final test

koji K.

Course was engaging

June 12, 2025

The course was engaging and kept me interested.

Molly K.

Very Informative

June 12, 2025

Very Informative and straight forward.

Leigh A.

Buen programa

June 12, 2025

Facil de comprender

Martha

Muy buen programa para aprender

June 12, 2025

Martha

Great Course to take

June 12, 2025

Was informative and easy self guided

Sarah

length

June 11, 2025

it felt a bit long but very thorough.

Suzanne J.

Easy to Follow

June 11, 2025

The online food handling course was clear, informative, and easy to follow. It covered all the essential topics with practical examples, making it easy to understand even for beginners. I appreciated the flexibility to complete it at my own pace. Highly recommended for anyone needing certification or a refresher!

Teresa H.

Job requirement

June 11, 2025

Very detailed for my needs at this time. Information is good

Linda L.

Good training

June 11, 2025

This training was done well. It was easy to follow and understand.

Jean B.

Simple & Clear teaching

June 11, 2025

AAA FoodHandler provides a simple and clear training.

Anne

Food Manager Course Review

June 11, 2025

I found the course went more quickly than expected. The modules are short and informative. Periodic quiz are very helpful in remembering the material.

Tanya H.

Easy to navigate

June 11, 2025

Easy and fast renewal

Ranelle K.
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Online Training + Exams Completed at Home

District of Columbia Food Manager Certification – Health Department Approved

We guarantee approval of the Certified Food Protection Manager Program by the health department.

Please click to view the nationally recognized ANSI accreditation for Food Protection Manager.

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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.

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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.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

A Food Safety Certification verifies your knowledge of proper food handling, hygiene, and health code compliance. In Washington, D.C., an accredited Food Protection Manager Certification fulfills this requirement when obtained through an ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) program.

Yes, food establishments must have a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff during hours of operation.

To become a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM), you must pass a Food Protection Manager Certification exam from a program accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) in collaboration with the Conference for Food Protection (CFP), such as the one offered by AAA Food Handler.

Food handlers are trained in basic food safety. Food managers are certified to oversee food safety systems, ensuring staff compliance with food regulations.

Once you pass the exam, most programs, such as AAA Food Handler, allow you to download your Food Protection Manager Certification immediately.

Certifications are typically valid for 5 years, depending on the provider and local regulations.

The Food Protection Manager Certification from AAA Food Handler is accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) and the Conference for Food Protection (CFP). It is widely accepted and recognized throughout the U.S.

Yes, ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) accredited programs offer online training and remote-proctored exams.

Yes, renewal is required before the certification expires, often through a refresher course or retaking the exam.

Food safety in Washington, D.C. is regulated by the District of Columbia Department of Health. This agency oversees food code enforcement, inspections, and overall compliance for food establishments.

For official guidance, contact:

District of Columbia Department of Health

899 North Capitol Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002
Phone: 202-442-5955
Fax: 202-442-4795