* 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
We guarantee approval of the Certified Food Protection Manager Program by the health department.
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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 Handler Reviews
4.9
Good
absolutely unnecessarily tedious, this course was WAY too long. feels like it was crafted for a young child. i’m an adult that has been in the industry forever and just has to do this; i’d much prefer a very concentrated version with text only.
good
Straightforward
Course was job related
Food Manager Reviews
4.9
I liked the interaction of the modules to help keep me engaged.
The course is didactic and easy to follow.
Everything is very clear and I can understand that everything is very important how I need to prepared food
Information was to the point.
great n clear course
Very informative and user friendly. I highly recommend !!!
Very helpful
I too needed to go back and restart the section several times to pick up on somethings I needed clarification on.
Everything was great! The course was easy to follow and it was informative. I wish it had the option to rewind through each session rather than replay the whole session from the beginning. Overall, it was educational.
very informative
Amazing course!
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4.9
i give 5 stars
Awesome course! very informative
The details were explained in very easy terms and with real life examples that are easy to relate. Content is very good and detailed.
It was wonderful got my certificate
Great way to run a course.
Good program
Excelente
Great training and detailed.
Thanks for building an engaging and interesting training.
This program offers excellent information pertaining to food health and safety. Great program to learn.
Overall, it was an informative session. It is longer than I expected, however, the course is thorough and insightful.
Excellent course!
Good explanations and a very streamlined education system.
The course was easy to follow and informative. It helped me understand food safety clearly and pass the exam with confidence. Thank you!