* 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
I wasn’t able to do it on the phone which was a problem but overall it served its purpose on educating me on food handling safety and i did learn about all sort of ways to prevent food born illness and how to properly store foods
Excellent
Really good information
Good course!
Easy to navigate
Info was well presented but the slow speed, no skipping, was rough. If I could play it at 1.5 speed, that would be better.
Very good course, easy and informative!
Thank you for everything.
It was great learning experience
Great
Reallt straightforward and engaging training modules about food safety!
Concise, easy to digest information that made the test a breeze.
Very easy training and also learned some new information
The training was full of facts and informative, common sense, a must take if handling food for the public.
The training was very informative, put how you move around a kitchen to perspective. Training was well done, informative, and had a lot of common sense applied to it.
This is a great training method. The information is broken up into manageable pieces. Easy to understand and very thorough.
Food Manager Reviews
4.9
This was a well written course. It flowed well.
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The course is very thorough and informative. I can go with my own pace with helps me to understand the informations better. Highly recommended
Watch each section and answer a few questions and then there is your final test. You will definitely learn a lot.
it felt a bit long but very thorough.
The online food handling course was clear, informative, and easy to follow. It covered all the essential topics with practical examples, making it easy to understand even for beginners. I appreciated the flexibility to complete it at my own pace. Highly recommended for anyone needing certification or a refresher!
Very detailed for my needs at this time. Information is good
This training was done well. It was easy to follow and understand.
AAA FoodHandler provides a simple and clear training.
I found the course went more quickly than expected. The modules are short and informative. Periodic quiz are very helpful in remembering the material.
Easy and fast renewal
This course was easy to follow and I liked that there were review questions after each section. I was able to complete the course study easily in one day. It was engaging enough to keep my attention. I learned a lot and it was taught in away that explained why things are done a certain way instead of just stating the rules for you to memorize.
This training was very informational on how to properly be a manager at a restaurant.
This course was better than I anticipated.
Course was informative.
Alcohol Training Reviews
4.8
Quick and easy
great
The modules were very easy to get through and simple to understand
Is wonderful.
great coure I learn a lot
This training was informative and comprehensive. It is a great Certification training tool.
Great PowerPoint
Simple and great course
The course was very straight forward and well put together. The format made learning the necessary information for my RBS certification easy and pain-free. Will definitely recommend to others !
easy
THIS WAS SO GREST ABY
Food Allergen Reviews
5.0
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Harassment Training Review
4.9
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Food Manager Reviews
4.9
Great information. Easily understood and not terribly long and exhausting
I rate this review with 5 stars. The course was fantastic. it was thorough and precise. All questions were relevant and the test was well projected. I would recommend this course to anyone. Well done!
It was long
It was really informational.
Very simple very painless very easy to understand
This very helpful
i was so excited about this whole ordeal it was amazing thanks
was a very valuable, convenient training well needed to be successful in the food industry . Enjoyed the friendly environment and would like too see more classes available !!
It was very helpful to watch the videos before the tes.
The training is detailed, easy to grasp and understand too.
GREAT
good
I recommended everyone
the sessions being spread out and easily relaunched is nice.
clear instructions, slides were nicely presented
it was fine I liked how it made me interested and it was hard on he test and the words hurted my brain
Alcohol Training Reviews
4.8
Quick and easy
great
The modules were very easy to get through and simple to understand
Is wonderful.
great coure I learn a lot
This training was informative and comprehensive. It is a great Certification training tool.
Great PowerPoint
Simple and great course
The course was very straight forward and well put together. The format made learning the necessary information for my RBS certification easy and pain-free. Will definitely recommend to others !
easy
THIS WAS SO GREST ABY
Food Allergen Reviews
5.0
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Harassment Training Review
4.9
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