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AAA Food Handler

IOWA
FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION

4.9
(8,321 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
8,321 reviews
4.9
4.9 out of 5 stars (based on 8,321 reviews)
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Easy to follow along & take notes!

November 19, 2022

Mitzi M.

Informative and Painless

November 19, 2022

Jessica B.

very clear to understand

November 18, 2022

Martha M.

Good but use PractorU which is garbage

November 18, 2022

Also, my restaurant is proudly man owned and majority owned. Who cares? Nobody. Why is there woke stuff everywhere?

Adrien D.

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November 17, 2022

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Mary W.

very informative

November 17, 2022

Harvey G.

Super informative and straightforward.

November 17, 2022

Ben H.

great

November 16, 2022

Charles P.

overall informative and helpful

November 15, 2022

Lauren H.

i found the course insightfull

November 15, 2022

Erin M.

Better than in person

November 15, 2022

Benjamin G.

A very concise training course

November 14, 2022

Easy to follow and well presented core concepts

Alton S.

Overall very helpful and informative. Glad that I could go over it as much as I wanted to review things as I felt I needed.

November 14, 2022

Bonnie L.

Not as painful as I expected!

November 14, 2022

It is a long training, but the modules are short and manageable. There was also a lot of good information that can be used in personal safety for your home kitchen!

Allison B.

4.5

November 14, 2022

Johanna J.

Great tool, i like it !

November 13, 2022

Easy to understand and effective

Liseng S.

Great

November 13, 2022

Simple, direct, informative, DONE!

Jeniffer M.

Great Tools easy to understand

November 12, 2022

Edwin M.

very clear and solid

November 12, 2022

Karina F.

Clear and precise

November 12, 2022

Angie G.