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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
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April 28, 2023

great

Sanjay T.

Very helpful

April 28, 2023

Kurryn I.

easy to get through and very informative covering all you need to know as you get started.

April 28, 2023

Sherina C.

Informative!

April 27, 2023

Savanna C.

great

April 27, 2023

Michelle B.

enjoyed the course

April 27, 2023

Jacque T.

great

April 27, 2023

very informative

Debra B.

The traing was Awesome!! and informative this is my frist time getting into the snowcones business.

April 27, 2023

Mateo M.

informative!

April 27, 2023

Tracey B.

Informative

April 27, 2023

Enjoyed the intermittent review questions to determine what to focus on

Tia M.

was interesting and informative

April 27, 2023

Robert Q.

Awesome!

April 26, 2023

Ann B.

very informative

April 26, 2023

Pedro S.

very easy learning. amazing!!!!!

April 26, 2023

Navneet K.

Good

April 26, 2023

Some typos and asked questions in review that hadn’t been introduced before. But overall good.

Jennifer A.

Excellent content and format.

April 26, 2023

The class format was very helpful and information – especially the review sessions at the end. It made the content easy to understand.

Amani G.

Great!

April 26, 2023

Easy to follow and explained everything nicely and clearly!

Melissa G.

Great!

April 26, 2023

Peter D.

Easy to use and follow

April 26, 2023

I enjoyed the course, and appreciated the review sections at the end of each section.

Kathryn B.

VERY GOOD

April 26, 2023

Israa A.