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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.
Numerous professionals nationwide have already earned and renewed their card with AAA Food Handler — a trusted name in food safety training.
The Hawaii Food Handlers Card is an approved program designed to teach food workers the basics of food safety. It covers key topics such as foodborne illness prevention, temperature control, sanitization, and cross-contamination. The course is 100% online, self-paced, and available 24/7.
Yes, Hawaii law requires that at least one food handler with a valid certificate be present at a food establishment during operating hours. Many employers require all staff to obtain a food handler card to avoid scheduling issues and ensure full compliance.
To obtain your Hawaii Food Handler Card, complete an accredited program by the ANAB.
Yes! Hawaii accepts online and in-person course options, as long as the course is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). Our online course meets these requirements and is accessible anytime, from anywhere.
Your Hawaii Food Handler Certificate is valid for three years from the date you complete the course and pass the exam. After it expires, you must retake an accredited course to maintain your certificate.
Once you pass the 40-question final exam with a 70% or higher score, you will receive your Hawaii Food Handler Certificate immediately. You can download and print it for your records or to present to your employer.
Hawaii Food Handler Certificate takes approximately 1.5 hours and is available in English and Spanish. It’s self-paced and can be paused and resumed at any time.
You are allowed two attempts to pass the final exam. If you don’t succeed on your first attempt, you re-take the exam again at no additional charge.
With a food handler certificate, you can work in restaurants, hotels, coffee shops, fast food chains, grocery stores, and more. Common roles include dishwasher, line cook, server, and prep cook. Holding your certificate before applying can give you a hiring advantage in Hawaii’s competitive food service industry.
Foodborne illness rates in Hawaii have consistently ranked among the highest in the nation. A food handler certificate equips food workers with the knowledge to reduce risks, protect public health, and improve customer satisfaction. Educated employees also help businesses avoid costly violations.
You can visit the Hawaii Department of Health’s Sanitation Branch for official information on food safety regulations. The Disease Outbreak Control Division also provides valuable resources on foodborne illnesses and how to prevent them through proper food safety practices.
Yes! We offer bulk pricing and an employer dashboard to help you assign courses, monitor progress, and download completion certificates for your team—all from one place.
ANAB operates under the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). In Hawaii, this partnership ensures that food safety training programs, such as those from AAA Food Handler, meet essential public health requirements recognized statewide.
Hawaii Food Handler Certificate courses are accessible on most modern devices, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, and desktops. For the smoothest experience, it’s recommended to use the latest version of Google Chrome with JavaScript and cookies enabled. A PDF reader may also be required to view and download your certificate and course documents.
For official guidance on food safety rules and regulations in Hawaii, contact the State of Hawaii, Department of Health, Food Safety Branch:
99-945 Halawa Valley Street, Aiea, Hawaii 96701
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