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
I took my time with this course, as I am a volunteer at a local food kitchen for unhoused individuals. The course took me longer than advertised to complete, but I enjoyed the material, the presentations, and found it all very educational. I am glad I took the course.
Very informative and makes it easy to learn and remember.
Nice exam.
perfect
It is great, I only wish it was one continuous video, rather than several small. I appreciated the quizzes in between!
good course
It’s a lot of information it taking in but if you go slow and take notes you’ll be good!
This food handler course was easy to use and simple to follow.
was quick and easy
Trabajar en el restaurante de comida no es nada sencillo, pero si es algo que te gusta hacer haras todo lo posible y tendras la disposicion para prender y estar lo mas informada para dar el mejor servivio al cliente.
Excelente y
Muy especifico
Very Informative.