* 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.
Iowa Food Manager Certification – Health Department Approved
We guarantee approval of the Certified Food Protection Manager Program by the health department.
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Education is the best tool to prevent, minimize, or eliminate foodborne illnesses and food hazards.
Training helps reduce or eliminate food safety hazards before they become major issues.
Reducing food safety complaints will create a happier workplace and in turn increase productivity.
Numerous professionals nationwide have already earned and renewed their card with AAA Food Handler — a trusted name in food safety training.
Yes. Iowa law requires that all food establishments have a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff.
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
Very well organized and great information.
course was good
Very good and well teaching technique,make easy to learn and not get bored in the process, highly recommended,
Informative and detailed training
Very informative and easy to follow. Learned some very interesting facts and will be adding a lot of the information in this course to our weekly employee meetings. Would recommend.
Course provided excellent training, very detailed and to the point. Learned a great deal through my training.
The course was very entertaining, it held my attention and was very interactive.
This course was easy to follow and use. Each module was informative.
The training was easy to follow
Straight to the point lessons. Prefect and I liked it, easy to keep coming back on my own time to finish my lessons. thank you
It was easy to understand
After completing Sample 1 exam, Sample 2 exam is locked! I’m currently in a chat with Karla who is no help, she says someone will contact me, but that is not true! At this point I’m just ready to take my Exam that I paid for, but seems like this could be a scam!
I appreciate the concise way the slides were put together, the pace of the narrator, the systematic way the content was organized, the review sections along the way, and hope the structure of the exam follows suit! There are many companies who offer this course, and I don’t know how they compare, but this one was really great.
It was very thorough instruction.
It was boring but good
ビデオでの講義で見直すことができるし、英語字幕もつけれるのでリスニングが苦手な自分には良かった。図解も多いので英語が多少わからなくてもなんとなくわかるし、少し調べればわかるので助かった。
This was a great course, I have learned several new things that we will be implementing in our kitchen. Some of the items do not apply, but it was good knowledge to obtain.