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AAA Food Handler

IOWA
FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION

4.9
(8,350 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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ANAB

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
8,350 reviews
4.9
4.9 out of 5 stars (based on 8,350 reviews)
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my first online course

March 31, 2025

I enjoyed this online course. I found it easy to follow and I liked that I was able to go at my own pace.

Suzanne R.

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March 31, 2025

chris G.

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Rosa R.

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Mary

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Denny N.

Informative

March 31, 2025

I enjoyed this course, it was very informative. I appreciated the review questions throughout the course, it helped keep me on task

Marji H.

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March 31, 2025

Meri

ifood manager

March 30, 2025

Was very helpful and educational .It was not boring

mandy T.

Mandatory Training

March 30, 2025

Long but informative.

Valerie S.

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March 30, 2025

Madhusudhan R.

Excelent!

March 30, 2025

Easy to understand, great price!

tio

important

March 30, 2025

very educated

Awab A.

It was all very interesting

March 30, 2025

It’s a long process however very informative

Jeffrey A.

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March 30, 2025

Jeffrey A.

Good

March 30, 2025

Chopping up the topics was helpful

Stephen

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March 30, 2025

ASHLEY W.

Evaluación del Curso

March 30, 2025

Este curso abarca todos los conocimientos necesarios para que un administrador de alimentos realice una buena labor de supervisión de seguridad alimentaria en su establecimiento.

Radiel R.

Got the job done

March 30, 2025

I think this course works. I’m actually not sure because I’m writing this before I take the exam. I don’t really understand the steps I need to take to send in my application, I assumed the company would have done that.

Eric

Great learning platform!

March 30, 2025

Bite-size modules and reviews reinforce learning and make it easier for the learner to retain the information presented. Great

Audrey

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March 29, 2025

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