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AAA Food Handler

IOWA
FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION

4.9
(8,346 reviews)

$99.95

Gold Package

$119.95

Diamond Package

$69.95

Exam Only

$49.95

Training Only

* 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.

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Iowa Food Manager Certification – Health Department Approved

We guarantee approval of the Certified Food Protection Manager Program by the health department.

Please click to view the nationally recognized ANSI accreditation for Food Protection Manager.

OUR CLIENTS

BENEFITS OF 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 US

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Getting Food Manager Certification 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)

Yes. Iowa law requires that all food establishments have a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff.

Food Manager Certification Iowa

Pass an exam from an ANAB accredited program, such as AAA Food Handler’s Food Protection Manager Certification.

Iowa Food Manager Certification is valid for 5 years and must be renewed before expiration.

Yes. Iowa recognizes Food Protection Manager Certification from programs accredited by the ANAB and the Conference for Food Protection (CFP), making them valid statewide.

Food handlers are trained for basic food safety. Food managers oversee broader responsibilities, including compliance, staff training, and operational safety.

Yes, online training and exams are available and fully accepted in Iowa.

AAA Food Handler’s Food Protection Manager Certification is accredited by the ANAB and the Conference for Food Protection (CFP). It’s widely accepted and recognized across the United States.

They monitor food safety operations, train staff, and ensure compliance with the Iowa food code.

It helps prevent foodborne illness, ensures compliance, and boosts career opportunities.

You’ll need to complete an approved course in nutrition and foodservice management and pass the Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) exam.

AAA Food Handler’s Food Manager Program meets the requirements for Certified Food Service Manager Requirement to Comply with CFR § 483.60 Food and Nutrition Services.

Yes. Recertification is required every 5 years and must be done by passing the certification examination again.

The Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA) oversees food manager certification. For questions or compliance assistance, you can contact them at:

Address:
Lucas State Office Building
321 East 12th Street
Des Moines, Iowa 50319

Food Manager Reviews

4.9

Food Protection Training
8,346 reviews
4.9
4.9 out of 5 stars (based on 8,346 reviews)
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Joshelyn Marks

May 1, 2023

Great Course

Joshelyn M.

Very informative thank you

May 1, 2023

Michael F.

Very informative and learning thank you

May 1, 2023

JoAnnia B.

Great course! Very informative

May 1, 2023

Tiffany H.

very helpful course. concise and packed with information in a very short format. recommended!

April 30, 2023

Steve L.

Great Course

April 30, 2023

Joel V.

Perfect

April 30, 2023

Joshua T.

5

April 30, 2023

Very good training

Sovannarith N.

this course was well presented and information clearly reviewed

April 30, 2023

the review questions were helpful to reiterate the information presented

Saru H.

Very good trainign

April 30, 2023

Mary O.

4.5

April 30, 2023

It was a good straight forward course as to be expected. I wasn’t bored, and was thrilled to learn it is a women and minority led company. All in all super pleased. Thanks.

Parker S.

This test was prepared in a great way. The information given was conducive to getting the highest grad possible.

April 30, 2023

Michael T.

Well organized and good pacing to understand the material.

April 30, 2023

Kimberly F.

Good course

April 30, 2023

Well organized, presents a lot of detail in structure that makes it easier to understand

Stuart O.

Informative and not terrible

April 30, 2023

super helpful learned so much!

Kathryn C.

made it easy to follow

April 30, 2023

Patrick M.

5 star

April 29, 2023

Learned a lot of valuable information. I am glad this course is required for food establishments. This course makes me more comfortable to frequent restaurants.

Carol P.

Well presented and easy to follow

April 29, 2023

The material was well presented and proceeded at a pace that was easy to understand. Information was also well documented with easy to read diagrams

Eric W.

class was easy to follow.

April 29, 2023

Kendrick W.

Great.

April 29, 2023

Great course. Should be required of every individual wanting to work in the food industry.

Martin T.