Whether you’re working in a restaurant, food truck, grocery store, or commercial kitchen , food safety training is a must. Our Course is designed to help you meet local health department standards while teaching essential skills to prevent foodborne illness.
From Honolulu to Hilo, employers trust certified food handlers to protect customers and maintain compliance. This course gives you the knowledge and confidence to do just that.
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Education is the best tool to prevent, minimize, or eliminate foodborne illnesses and food hazards.
Training helps reduce or eliminate food safety hazards before they become major issues.
Reducing food safety complaints will create a happier workplace and in turn increase productivity.
Food Safety Certification ensures that food workers and managers are trained in safe handling practices. Most food establishments must have a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) who has passed a nationally accredited certification exam through the ANAB and the Conference for Food Protection (CFP).
Hawaii uses a Green, Yellow, and Red placard system to show the public how well an establishment complies with food safety laws. Having a trained CFPM helps maintain a green placard.
In Hawaii, food establishments must have at least one certified food handler on-site at all times, according to the Hawaii Department of Health. While the state technically requires only one person per establishment, having your own food handler certificate can make you more attractive to employers and simplify scheduling.
Hawaii accepts food handler certificates from any ANAB-accredited training program. Once you receive your card, provide a copy to your employer so it can be kept on file as proof of compliance during health inspections.
The certification is valid for five years and must be renewed by retaking the accredited exam.
According to Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR) § 11-50-20(c), the person in charge at a food establishment must demonstrate food safety knowledge by completing a department-approved training program. This includes courses accredited by ANAB, such as Certified Food Protection Manager programs offered by AAA Food Handler.
Hawaii also requires that at least one employee on every shift hold an ANAB-accredited food handler certificate. Food handler certificates focus on day-to-day safe food practices, while food protection manager certification emphasizes managing and overseeing a food safety system.
Because local rules may vary, it’s always best to check with your city or county health department for any additional training or certification requirements.
Yes. Food establishments must protect customers with allergies. Allergen awareness is especially important in Hawaii due to seafood-heavy cuisine and diverse tourism-based dining.
The DOH may issue violations, require corrective action, or even post a yellow or red placard, which can hurt customer trust.
Yes. AAA Food Handler offers Food Handler and Food Manager courses that prepare temporary food vendors and festival operators to comply with Hawaii’s DOH requirements.
Yes. AAA Food Handler offers nationally accredited training through the ANAB and Conference for Food Protection (CFP)., which is recognized across Hawaii.
AAA Food Handler has over 10 years of experience in food safety training and provides online courses tailored for Hawaii’s food service and tourism industries.
Absolutely. AAA Food Handler provides bulk training packages and management dashboards to help Hawaii’s large hospitality businesses stay compliant.
By ensuring managers and staff are properly trained through ANAB-accredited programs, AAA Food Handler helps businesses maintain a green placard during DOH inspections.
Food Handler Reviews
4.9
Great
very through and informative
Clearly explained modules that virtually guarantee a passing grade if you pay attention.
I have had my food handlers card in the past and went through a different website to obtain it. I got this website from my current supervisor and honestly this website was very informative. Considering that this is women owned, things are explained in a good detail. 1.5 hours of this does seem long but it is not. I learned some new information from the last time I took it and also the final exam was 40 questions. Final exam questions were fairly simple and reflected everything that was talked about.
easy and concise to follow
It was informative and good learning material.
Well worth it & Very Recommended
Very Easy & Recommended
Me gusto lo bien explicados que estan los modulos y la informacion tan importante
The information was clear and concise.
Modules was short and to the point. Very informative on food handling.
Accessed through mobile phone and found the course to be a bit slow
Definitely interesting. I’ve had to take this course several times over my life and this one kept my attention well. The narrator used had a good voice and having to interact at times kept me on my toes. I liked it overall and will be back if available when it is time to do it again.
The information makes one aware of how to protect yourself and your loved ones from needless illnesses by using preventive measures, common sense and paying attention to the potetntial hazards and cross contamination when it comes to handing food. This info also keeps me alert when I am being served in a restaurant. Just recently, I was at a restaurant, and was served my meal with white bread instead of pita bread. I brought it to the server’s attention, he apologized and he grabbed the two pieces of bread off my plate. We thought that was kind of weird, but at least he was nice about it, and wearing gloves. However, he touched other things with his gloves, since he was busy serving other people. If I knew then, that that would’ve been a violation, I think I would’ve told the manager, instead of letting it go. Even though some of this info is common sense, it is helpful to bring the topic up with an explanation to back up the standards. Otherwise, it is very easy to let things slide. Also, there are specific info that I wasn’t aware of, like how many degrees should you receive food when hot or when cold. Overall, this course was very insightful. I kept thinking my whole family should take this course, so we can all be on the same page. I also feel the need to practice these guidelines regularly in my own home kitchen.
simple and informative.
This course goes into great depth and provides an in depth understanding of food safety.
Great program
Easy and straight to the point
This course was sufficient in preparing me for the food handlers test