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AAA Food Handler

IOWA
FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION

4.9
(8,307 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
8,307 reviews
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4.9 out of 5 stars (based on 8,307 reviews)
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Interesting and easy to navigate.

October 12, 2025

I thought the modules were interesting. I took six pages of notes. The navigation was easy.

Loretta

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October 12, 2025

Omar A.

Taking the Food Manager Course - My First Step

October 12, 2025

Taking the Food Manager Course at AAAFoodhandler.com is a smart first step toward building a safe and successful MEHKO pizza business at home. The course makes important food safety lessons easy to understand, covering everything from allergen rules and cooking temperatures to HACCP, TCS foods, and best thawing practices. Even before starting my business, I feel confident in handling ingredients correctly and meeting local regulations to keep future customers safe and happy. AAAFoodhandler.com really helps future food entrepreneurs get ready for home kitchen pizza success!

John C.

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October 12, 2025

Vijay P.

HACCP

October 12, 2025

I’am happy I took this training program, I learned to be proactive rather than reactive, have checks and control points for every process as well as help train team for a better functional work environment. safety is a team effort and there is no better way of accomplishing this as having every team member knowledgeable and aware of why processing have to maintained as well as reporting as need be whenever there is any misunderstanding.

Nev

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October 12, 2025

very easy to understand and actually pretty interesting.

phillip C.

Easy to understand

October 12, 2025

The process was easy to understand and clear.

carrie

5

October 11, 2025

good experience

martin G.

Really Easy and Fast

October 11, 2025

Super easy to follow along. Quick and fast paced.

Samantha F.

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October 11, 2025

Great class a lot of knowledge gained to help me better understand my role as a food manager

Blake H.

very informative

October 11, 2025

I believe we should take this course a least every 3 months for information purpose and maintain mangers updated

Junior H.

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October 11, 2025

Nick

Food Manager Class

October 11, 2025

Very informative , lots of information that I didnt know that I do now.

Maritza

Great training

October 11, 2025

Easy to understand teaching, able to work at your own pace. Have enjoyed this course and the information I’ve learned.

Jennifer

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October 11, 2025

Matt

Food management training

October 11, 2025

I would definitely use this company again.They made it extremely easy and easy to comprehend

Mark C.

Food management training

October 11, 2025

I really love how easy it made it.I can go back and review anything.I might have been fuzzy or hazy about things are continuously changing in the industry.This course, so far has made it extremely palatable.And easy

Mark C.

Great Food Manager Training

October 11, 2025

Great Training. Easy to follow and learn; great pace.

Sharon J.

Food Managers Course

October 10, 2025

This course was very informative. I appreciated being able to take a quiz on each module. I will definitely recommend this course to others.

Teddi A.

Extremely informative and a great experience! 5/5 would recommend.

October 10, 2025

What else can I say? There are multiple options for getting certified, but this takes the cake! Quick and easy.

Alexis H.