Food Manager Ohio

Ohio Level 2 FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATion

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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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Gold Package

$99.95

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Diamond Package

$119.95

Training Only

$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

Ohio 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.

We proudly provide Food Manager Certification across Ohio, including key counties such as Cuyahoga, Hamilton, Franklin, Montgomery, Summit, Lucas

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

Yes. Most food establishments in Ohio must have at least one Certified Food Protection Manager on staff. The certification must be earned by passing a Food Protection Manager Certification exam accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) and developed in accordance with the Conference for Food Protection (CFP).

Only certifications from a program that includes an exam accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) and aligned with the Conference for Food Protection (CFP) are recognized in Ohio. AAA Food Handler’s program meets these standards and is accepted nationwide.

Yes. Both the training and the Food Protection Manager Certification exam are 100% online. The training is self-paced, and the exam is proctored remotely using a webcam and microphone.

The course includes training on essential food safety concepts such as hygiene practices, time and temperature control, preventing cross-contamination, cleaning and sanitizing procedures, allergen management, and compliance with Ohio’s food code. It prepares you for the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) accredited exam.

Your Food Protection Manager Certification remains valid for five years from the date of passing the exam. Renewal is required to remain in compliance with Ohio’s food safety regulations.

Suppose you choose the Diamond Package and complete all training modules and practice exams. In that case, you are eligible for one free retake of the Food Protection Manager Certification exam within six months of your first attempt. Additional retakes may be purchased separately.

Once you pass the online, proctored exam accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB), your certificate will be available for immediate download through your AAA Food Handler account dashboard.

Yes. The Food Protection Manager Certification meets food safety requirements in healthcare and long-term care kitchens, as outlined in CFR § 483.60. It is also a helpful step for those working toward becoming a Certified Dietary Manager (CDM).

Yes. AAA Food Handler offers group registration tools that allow business owners and managers to enroll multiple employees, assign courses, track progress, and download certificates—all from one centralized dashboard.

Exams accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) meet nationally recognized food safety standards established in partnership with the Conference for Food Protection (CFP). Ohio health departments accept these certifications to ensure consistent, compliant training across foodservice operations.

The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) evaluates certification exams to confirm they align with rigorous food safety standards. These exams are developed with the Conference for Food Protection (CFP) and trusted by public health authorities throughout Ohio and the United States.

The Manager Certification in Food Protection is a comprehensive training program that equips managers with advanced knowledge of proper food safety practices for their facilities. The Ohio Department of Health has overseen this program since 1973.

As of March 1, 2017, all risk level III and IV food service operations and retail food establishments must have at least one employee with supervisory and management responsibilities — and the authority to oversee food preparation and service — who has earned the Ohio Manager Certification in Food Protection.

 

For official guidelines and compliance requirements related to Food Protection Manager Certification, contact:

Ohio Department of Health
BEHRP Food Safety Program
246 North High Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215

To qualify for the free retest with the Ohio Level 2 Food Manager Certification Diamond Package, you must complete the entire online training and all sample tests before attempting the initial Food Manager Certification exam. If you do not pass on your first attempt, you are eligible for one free retest, which must be taken within six months of the original exam date. Any additional retests will be available for a fee of $69.95.