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AAA Food Handler

IOWA
FOOD HANDLERS CARD

4.9
(27,115 reviews)

4.9
(27,115 reviews)

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BENEFITS OFĀ TRAINING

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PREVENT

Education is the best tool to prevent, minimize, or eliminate foodborne illnesses and food hazards.

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AWARENESS

Improve critical thinking and decision making to prevent or avoid sticky situations.
Food Hygiene Training

ELIMINATE

Training helps reduce or eliminate food safety hazards before they become major issues.

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MINIMIZE

Be able to recognize, mitigate, reduce or eliminate the risk of improper food safety procedures.
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PRODUCTIVITY

Reducing food safety complaints will create a happier workplace and in turn increase productivity.

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WORKPLACE SATISFACTION

Serving safe food will increase productivity will in turn increase workplace satisfaction.

WHY CHOOSE USĀ 

California Food Manager Certification
Food safety basics

Getting Your Food Handler Card is Quick and Hassle-Free

Numerous professionals nationwide have already earned and renewed their card with AAA Food Handler — a trusted name in food safety training.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

The Iowa Food Handlers Card is a 100% online course that teaches essential food safety principles like hygiene, cross-contamination prevention, temperature control, and proper cleaning practices. The course takes about 1.5 hours and is available in English and Spanish.

Anyone who handles unpackaged food, food-contact equipment, utensils, or surfaces in a food service setting, including restaurants, cafeterias, food trucks, and grocery stores, can benefit from the Food Handler Course.

The Iowa Food Handler course costs only $6.95, making it one of the state’s most affordable ways to meet food safety training needs.

The Food Handler Course is 100% online, accessible 24/7 on any device. You can take it at your own pace, whenever it fits your schedule best.

Yes. The Iowa Food Handler course is approved and accredited to meet state standards. It’s valid for use in all counties across Iowa.

The Food Handler Course is available in English and Spanish, so learners can choose the language that suits them best.

Certificates typically remain valid for 3 years. Check with your employer or local health authority for specific expiration or renewal requirements.

A Food Handler Card qualifies you for roles like prep cook, server, dishwasher, deli worker, grocery clerk, food truck staff, and more—any position where food safety knowledge is essential.

Iowa permits the sale of non-potentially hazardous, shelf-stable foods that don’t need refrigeration. Examples include baked goods without cream fillings, fruit jams and jellies, candies, dry mixes, granola, popcorn, and other products safely stored at room temperature.

Completing food handler training shows employers you’re serious about food safety. It can give you a competitive edge when applying for jobs and help you prevent foodborne illness in the workplace.

Yes. Group purchasing options with bulk discounts are available. You can assign the course to employees, monitor their progress, and ensure food safety compliance across your team.

In Iowa, ANAB recognition is essential for Food Protection Manager Certification programs to ensure compliance with state regulations and national food safety standards.

Yes. The Iowa food handler certificate course follows the 2022 FDA Food Code to ensure you learn current food safety best practices recognized at both the state and federal levels.

For official food safety guidance in Iowa, contact the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals, Lucas State Office Building, 321 E. 12th Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50319.

No, if you’re selling only non-potentially hazardous foods under Iowa’s Cottage Food Law, food safety training is not required. However, completing a Food Handler certificate from an ANSI Accredited provider is strongly recommended to ensure safe food handling practices and enhance consumer confidence.

Food Handler Reviews

4.9

Food Protection Training
27,115 reviews
4.9
4.9 out of 5 stars (based on 27,115 reviews)
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Helpful

May 18, 2025

capturing, through, detailed.

Manuel D.

content of the course is very good

May 18, 2025

soliana W.

Good Course

May 18, 2025

Really touches base and gets into every detail when it comes to handling food and also very enlightening. I learned a few things I didn’t know after taking this course the first time.

Tredarius C.

Excellent šŸ‘

May 18, 2025

Good 😊

PARAMJEET S.

Excellent šŸ‘

May 18, 2025

Good

PARAMJEET S.

easy

May 18, 2025

very easy to navigate and complete.

anthony

Fast and easy

May 18, 2025

Very easy to understand

Mary

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May 18, 2025

Bismar V.

Food Handler

May 18, 2025

It was very easy to follow and understanding. I loved the fact that I could do it at my own pace and at home since I do work and do have a busy schedule.

Tamra S.

Food Handler

May 18, 2025

Succinct, convenient , & informative

Lesleigh P.

easy and great

May 18, 2025

sayed S.

Lots of information

May 17, 2025

There is a lot of information in this course. It takes a while and there is a lot of details to pay attention to.

Michael K.

Food Handler Course

May 17, 2025

This corse was really easy and quick for me and didn’t take me long to learn the essentials to handling food. Overall a really good corse plus affordable.

Ryan C.

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May 17, 2025

Dyesun B.

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May 17, 2025

I liked this course because it is easy to understand. It also gives good, relatable examples on how to handle different food prep/cleanliness issues or tasks in a kitchen.

cindy G.

easy

May 17, 2025

was fast

Sandra B.

nice

May 17, 2025

quickly and informative

catalina

Interesante

May 17, 2025

Información muy oportuna y pertinente.

Isaac

Great

May 17, 2025

Good

Terra

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May 17, 2025

Pierre N.