* 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
It was very painful and hard I almost died
It was long but not a daunting task
I did this course and the exam in like 2 hours, is very well explanatory, examples and the graphics help you to understand better.
Fast easy and very informative. Take the test its worth the risk.
very well explained and illustrated
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i review about how to handle food properly and safely
i learn how to risky to not properly wash your hands
Videos were quick and easy to follow, making the final exam very easy.
The learning material is very detail and easy to follow
Food Manager Reviews
4.9
A good way to learn all you need to know about how to handle food
It is a good training exercise to learn all you need to know about handling food
Everything was simple and easy to follow. I learnt all the objectives required to keep our business and kitchen safe. Great program!
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great program
The way this training is cut to sections and the explanations makes it easy to understand and follow.
Very easy to follow along!
Course was simple, easy to understand, and navigate.
Certain parts of this training are out of order. For example, trichinosis was not mentioned in the video until after the “review” section which contained a question on it. Additionally, the AI or voice actor reading the words mispronounced several of them.
Very well explained
This online course is well presented and easy to follow. It’s also very convenient and affordable.
The course was quick and covered a lot of information in a relatively short period of time. Interface could be a little better as far as the interactions go.
Information was clear and easily understood
course is kind of long but very informative and detailed and easy to follow and understand
Some parts were a bit repetitive and the AI lady voice was a bit hard to follow, but otherwise the whole course made sense and the review sessions were very helpful.
I enjoyed how simple the training was, it was easy to understand. I particularly like the chapter reviews.
The program is pretty clear and explicit.
Easy to understand and very organized.
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4.9
Easy to follow and understand
Videos were detailed and concise. information presented very well
I liked the coarse, very understanding and it didn’t drag out topics.
Very in-depth
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The information provided was easy to follow and easy to remember for recall
The course was thorough and presented in a concise manner that was easy to understand.
Common mistake made in very day practices made at home are now eliminate around my home and will be avoid at work !!!
Me pareció muy interesante y creativo ademas de que me ayudo a reforzar mis conocimientos.
This course was very informative and easy to follow with all the videos.
This course was concise and to the point. Highly recommend!
informative and to the point, easy to digest
Clear and precise reviewal. Easy to follow
Since I am up and down with customers, it was nice to be able to start and stop the course as necessary.
This was comprehensive
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4.8
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5.0
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