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AAA Food Handler

IOWA
FOOD HANDLERS CARD

4.9
(26,911 reviews)

4.9
(26,911 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

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Robotic, but informative

September 15, 2025

This was a fine course and gave me the information I needed to pass the exam. However, there were quite a few typos throughout and the voice was clearly AI and robotic. It wasn’t very engaging and I wish there had been more “practice questions” after each section.

Whitney

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September 15, 2025

Marlen

Practical Information

September 15, 2025

This information should be shared with everyone. It will help keep people safe at home and in restaurants. Anyone eating or cooking should follow these procedures.

John W.

Could have been better

September 15, 2025

First of all, I can’t stand the automated voice. with thousands of people paying almost 10 dollars per card, you can pay a voice actor to do your course. Do not participate in the choking out of talented jobs.

Secondly, what’s with the spelling and grammar errors? I regret supporting this course but unfortunately I already have so you can keep my money.

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September 15, 2025

It was educational

Thornell J.

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September 15, 2025

Caridad T.

amazing

September 15, 2025

i loved it

James J.

Awesome training course

September 15, 2025

Thankful for this course that was easy to maneuver through and very helpful and informative details

Kveta D.

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September 15, 2025

Fernando L.

Food Handler

September 15, 2025

Easy to understand and straight to the point lessons.

Larry M.

Every great

September 15, 2025

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EVERYTHING

September 15, 2025

ITS SUPER SIMPLE AND EASY, EXCELLENT EXPLICATION

RUTH S.

Easy money

September 15, 2025

It was very easy and straight to the point!

Jamarion K.

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September 15, 2025

kendry A.

Great

September 15, 2025

Kaʻulawena S.

Good informative course

September 15, 2025

This course for Food Handlers was very informative and the material was presented well. It made good use of graphics and went at a pace that was not too fast.

Richard

A well thorough exam

September 15, 2025

I like the modules and the exam. It was straightforward and knowledgeable.

Danajia

Very easy and informative.

September 15, 2025

The website was easy to use. I was able to complete all the modules and the test within a couple of hours. I would recommend for anyone needing to get their food handler’s certificate.

Amanda

Food Handler

September 15, 2025

IT was good.

Jonathan L.