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AAA Food Handler

IOWA
FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION

4.9
(8,349 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
8,349 reviews
4.9
4.9 out of 5 stars (based on 8,349 reviews)
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April 5, 2025

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Engaging, informative

April 5, 2025

Thank you. Well done training program.

Jill

Great Experience

April 5, 2025

Loved the ability to pause the course and come back at any time. Only thing that would make it better would be the ability to rewind/fast forward through a slide so rewatching a slide isn’t necessary if something is missed.

Dennis R.

very informative

April 5, 2025

Covered a lot of stuff without feeling like a punishment. Which is not easy with any kind of training.

William G.

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April 5, 2025

very informative, and easy to follow, Thank you

Robert S.

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April 4, 2025

Deanna B.

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April 4, 2025

WILLIE J.

Easy Peasy

April 4, 2025

I loved how informative and easy this course was !

Rennel I.

yhorman

April 4, 2025

exelente

YHORMAN M.

Great Training

April 4, 2025

Great and very elaborate training material

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este curso es muy bueno recomendado 100%

April 4, 2025

este vcurso me ha servido mucho wen cuestion de muchas cosas para bien del negocio y en lo personal es un curso muy completo todo m uy bien esplicado y desarroyado para el entendimiento de las personas

heber C.

MUY BIEN EXPLICADO

April 4, 2025

ME GUSTO ,LA FORMA DEL FONDO AL IR EXPLICANDO ME FACILITO MAS ENTENDERLO,INTERESANTE

ROSA A.

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April 3, 2025

RUDY R.

very easy explain

April 3, 2025

I like the explanation the course . very easy to understand.

maiya T.

Food Manager Training and Exam

April 3, 2025

Muy bien explicado. Buen recordatorio de las cosas que tal vez hacemos en casa pero no se debe de hacer cuando trabajamos en lugares comerciales.

Martha C.

great

April 3, 2025

amanda

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April 3, 2025

Mike R.

Excelente

April 3, 2025

Excelente curso gracias ☺️

Karla

Understanding the importance of food handling

April 3, 2025

I enjoyed the course. Received a lot of good information

Jhona W.

a very affective course and very suitable for you kitchen

April 2, 2025

and he has learned many things that he did not yet know about the kitchen and a restaurant is something very affective and good for you you learn good things and very suitable and easy to manipulate

heber C.