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AAA Food Handler

IOWA
FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION

4.9
(8,319 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.
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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
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Very informative

August 12, 2022

Gina T.

good

August 10, 2022

Rosa M.

very informative and easy to follow

August 9, 2022

great information and practices

James G.

Course was great

August 6, 2022

Overall the course was straight forward, easy to understand and didn’t include a lot of “fluff.” It gave the information and direction needed

Cory M.

Great Info: forces detialed interaction with the recorded system

August 4, 2022

Not sure if it was my browser, Firefox, but it paused a lot.

August V.

Great Training

July 28, 2022

Maria J.

GREAT COURSE! I REALLY RECOMMEND IT...

July 27, 2022

VERY COMPLETE, AND INFORMATIVE!

Luis S.

Excellent, clear presentation of information, well illustrated, nicely paced

July 27, 2022

Joann Y.

it was informative

July 27, 2022

great job

VISHAL S.

So boring to watch the videos too long please give the options of reading

July 25, 2022

Johnny Z.

good course

July 25, 2022

Mark G.

thanks

July 25, 2022

Brittany M.

Good Training Course

July 22, 2022

Not boring at all. very informative and fun. Learned a lot

Danielle C.

not as painful/boring as i thought it would be

July 21, 2022

learned a lot of useful information and it wasn’t taught in an obnoxious or overly boring way

Monique R.

Good and informative. Simple to use.

July 21, 2022

Erwin G.

Comprehensive and detailed

July 21, 2022

Stefan N.

Informative and comprehensive!

July 20, 2022

Laura M.

great course. I have learned a lot.

July 19, 2022

great course.

Mengmeng L.

Highly informative

July 17, 2022

I learned a great deal of useful information that I will apply professionally and at home.

Latonya S.

5 stars

July 16, 2022

Alexander T.