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AAA Food Handler

IOWA
FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION

4.9
(8,322 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
8,322 reviews
4.9
4.9 out of 5 stars (based on 8,322 reviews)
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I found the course to be easy to navigate, comprehensive and enjoyable...

July 23, 2025

While in a time crunch to get our doors open, I found AAA Food Handler by quick Google search, somehow I was so excited to get started I ordered the Hawaii Diamond Package, immediately saw my error, Called the number on the screen, an instant answer, a rapid response by Customer Service, changed my course to Florida (Be sure to Check out Stay Salty Dog/Formerly Relly’s Hot Dog Station when and if anyone is visiting beautiful Cocoa Bch, FL) and they even helped me enroll… Highly recommend…

Stay D.

It was very helpful

July 23, 2025

This training was beneficial for me in learning how to perform the job of a food manager.

Erica

Great course

July 23, 2025

Great course, easy to navigate and the course material was detailed and easy to digest.

john

good

July 23, 2025

(sorry for poor spelling) the course was long but informative it, i was able to retain some info but could be improved more simplified expiations but overall a very good course

julian

Easy to understand & straight forward!

July 23, 2025

The course was very informative and helped me learn a ton about food handling. Videos where compact and to the point which I liked.

Joel

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July 23, 2025

Siheng

NA

July 22, 2025

NA

garrett J.

Easy to follow and listen

July 22, 2025

Easy to follow and listen, the course is very interactive as well.

Amy

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July 22, 2025

Michelle M.

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July 22, 2025

Julissa G.

Very informative

July 22, 2025

The course provided relevant information to complete successful testing for your certificate.

Troy

A LOT OF INFORMATION

July 22, 2025

IT WAS EXTREMELY INFORMATIVE, BUT I BELIEVE THAT IT WAS A LOT OF INFORMATION THROWN AT YOU AT ONCE. AND IT IS VERY HARD TO DIGEST ALL THE THAT WAS GIVEN AND THEN TAKE A TEST

REBECCA T.

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July 21, 2025

Steve

Long training but worth it

July 21, 2025

It is a long training but worth it. The only thing I personally still struggle with is the mins and temperatures. Everything else was explained perfectly.

Nikki

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July 21, 2025

easy to understand, focused on whats important

agnieszka Z.

Manager de Alimentos.

July 21, 2025

Este curso es muy completo y aprendi mucho a como debe ser el funcionamiento en una cocina de cualquier restaurante.! Excelente!!! es muy dinamico, entretenido y super educativo…. Gracias!

AAA+++

Frank V.

informative

July 21, 2025

long but informative

Amanda B.

Very detailed and thorough

July 21, 2025

Easy to understand! Loved the questions inbetween!

Yesenia F.

informative

July 21, 2025

its actually giving me good information and knowledge about food safety.

Sanjay B.

That’s easy and informative

July 21, 2025

Very helpful and informative

Jaiminkumar