Food Manager Virginia

Virginia FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION

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Food Manager Reviews

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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Gold Package

$99.95

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Diamond Package

$119.95

Exam Only

$69.95

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

food manager certification
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

Virginia 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 Virginia, including key counties such as Virginia Beach, Fairfax, Kanawha, Richmond, Monongalia, Prince William, Wood, Loudoun, Harrison, Roanoke, Raleigh…

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

Yes. Once you’re a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM), you’re qualified to coach new staff on safety practices like hand hygiene, sanitization, cold storage, and allergen prevention—all of which are essential in Virginia kitchens.

AAA Food Handler’s exam is accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) and follows standards set by the Conference for Food Protection (CFP). These credentials make it the preferred certification choice for brands like Chick-fil-A, Dunkin’, and Marriott.

Yes. The Food Protection Manager Certification is valid throughout the state of Virginia and stays with you regardless of where you work, as long as it was issued through a program accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB).

Yes. Virginia health inspectors recognize certifications earned from programs that are accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) and follow the Conference for Food Protection (CFP) standards.

Having a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on-site significantly reduces the risk of violations during health inspections. Certified Food Protection Managers (CFPMs) are trained to monitor food handling, maintain temperature logs, oversee sanitation practices, and manage critical control points—all of which align with Virginia’s inspection standards.

Yes. Employers across Virginia often require a valid Food Protection Manager Certification for advancement into roles like shift supervisor, kitchen manager, or quality assurance lead.

AAA Food Handler provides a group management dashboard that allows owners and supervisors to enroll staff, assign training, and download certificates from one place—ideal for franchise or multi-unit operations in Virginia.

Yes. This certification meets food safety standards under CFR § 483.60, making it valid for dietary services in hospitals, assisted living facilities, and public school kitchens across Virginia.

Programs accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) meet national benchmarks for training and exam reliability. Virginia’s health departments require this level of accreditation for a Food Protection Manager Certification to be recognized.

The Conference for Food Protection (CFP) develops the national model standards for food safety training and certification. AAA Food Handler’s Food Protection Manager Certification is aligned with Conference for Food Protection (CFP) standards and accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) for full acceptance in Virginia.

The Virginia Department of Health, along with local health departments, enforces Food Protection Manager Certification requirements and ensures that food establishments meet state-mandated safety training rules.

For official compliance details, contact:

Virginia Department of Health
Food and Environmental Services
109 Governor Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219

The Food Protection Manager Certification is valid for up to five years in Virginia, provided it was issued by a program accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) and recognized by the Conference for Food Protection (CFP).