* 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.
Hawaii Food Manager Certification – Health Department Approved
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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.
Numerous professionals nationwide have already earned and renewed their card with AAA Food Handler — a trusted name in food safety training.
Hawaii requires Food Protection Manager Certification from an ANAB accredited provider.
While not always legally required, many employers require certified food managers for compliance and liability reasons.
Take an accredited food manager course, pass the exam, and obtain your certification.
Yes, it is required for most food service employees, including those at fast food chains like Pizza Hut.
Managers supervise food safety across the operation, while handlers are trained in safe food practices for their specific roles.
Complete relevant coursework in food service management and nutrition, and pass the CDM exam.
Typically, Hawaii Food Manager Certification is valid for 5 years, but check with your local health department for updates.
Yes, you can complete the entire certification process online through accredited providers.
It covers a lot of material, but is manageable with study and practice exams.
Any Food Protection Manager Certification that is accredited by the ANAB and the Conference for Food Protection (CFP), such as AAA Food Handler, is accepted in Hawaii.
The Hawaii Department of Health, through its Food Safety Branch, is responsible for enforcing food safety laws, conducting inspections, and ensuring food establishments meet required certification standards. This includes recognizing Food Protection Manager programs accredited by the ANAB in collaboration with the Conference for Food Protection (CFP).
To ensure a Food Protection Manager Certification is accepted in Hawaii, confirm that the program is accredited by the ANAB and meets Conference for Food Protection (CFP) standards. You can also contact the Hawaii Department of Health – Food Safety Branch to verify its approval for use in the state.
Yes. Hawaii recognizes Food Protection Manager Certifications earned through programs accredited by the ANAB, even if they were obtained from providers based in other states. Always check with your local health department to confirm compliance with any county-level requirements.
Food Manager Reviews
4.9
el curso realmente es cansado, pero muy detallado. la mejor opcion en espanol
I was able to watch all the videos at my own pace in my office.
A lot of information that was organized and clearly presented
This course will let you replay anything you may miss, and when doing your quiz if you are incorrect it will not let you move on until you pick the correct answer. There should not be no reason you fail or do not understand what this course is teaching you!
very well explained
Curso muy didactico e interesante
Un cuso bastante completo y didactico.
Easy to understand and fallow along on what needs done and understanding the importance of safe food handling
Muy bueno, recomiendo
You gotta take the exam, right? This training course was thorough and painless, with the occasional guffaw. Also, people are gross! Wash your darn hands!
I was worried the online training course may have been a bit confusing but all in all, it’s pretty straight forward!
One of the Module take quiz before watching the video.
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Happy with the program
It was a great one. thank you. I enjoy the This course was very knowledgeable. and I will do it all over again.
I found the course to be easy to understand. The lessons were quick but to the point!
Much of the info applies to restaurants not juice bar so because I don’t
work in a restaurant I hv to completely rely on the study guide which doesn’t cover 25 percent of questions asked
Very useful
I learned a lot from this course, I love the graphics and how the information is broken down based on the category. I’m glad I chose this specific course.
This course was very detailed and organized. Easy to follow. I feel well prepared for the exam.