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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.
Enroll in the approved online food handler course, finish the lessons, and pass the final exam with at least 70% to receive your certification.
Enroll in the approved online food handler course, finish the lessons, and pass the final exam with at least 70% to receive your certification.
The Food Handler Course program covers key food safety topics like personal hygiene, time and temperature control, cross-contamination prevention, and proper cleaning techniques.
The food handler course takes approximately 1.5 hours and is entirely self-paced.
You’ll have two chances to pass the 40-question test.
Typically, your Food Handler certificate remains valid for 3 years, depending on the employer or local health department guidelines.
Maine allows the sale of non-potentially hazardous foods prepared in home kitchens, as long as they are shelf-stable. These include products like breads, cookies, fruit jams and jellies, candies, dry mixes, granola, and other items that can be safely stored without refrigeration.
The Food Handler training is fully online and available 24/7 from any computer, tablet, or smartphone.
The course is available in both English and Spanish.
Anyone who handles unpackaged food, works with food-contact surfaces, or is involved in food service operations should complete the training.
This Maine Food Handlers Card is priced at just $6.95 and includes two attempts at the final exam.
This certification is accredited by the ANAB and aligns with food safety standards set by the Conference for Food Protection (CFP). It meets all regulatory requirements for food establishments in Maine.
It helps you follow best practices for food safety, enhances job opportunities, and reduces the risk of foodborne illness.
Managers can log in to monitor employee progress and download training records through our built-in reporting tools.
Yes. The Maine food handler course is offered through a provider accredited by the ANAB, ensuring it meets nationally recognized food safety training standards.
Absolutely. Once you pass the final exam, your certificate is available for immediate download or printing for employer or health department use.
For accurate food safety regulations and official guidance in Maine, contact:
Maine Division of Environmental Health, 286 Water Street, 3rd Floor, Augusta, Maine 04333.
No, Maine does not require food safety training for cottage food producers. However, obtaining a ANSI Accredited Food Handler certificate is highly recommended to ensure proper food safety practices and boost consumer trust.
Food Handler Reviews
4.9
Se aprende
Course was easy to understand, explained well and fairly quick. Thorough details regarding all aspects of food safety.
Aprender más de los alimentos
Aprender un poco mas para preparar alimentos
The course was fast and easy to navigate through. I was able to learn a lot during the course
Very easy course !
very good cource 10/10
Thank you.
I now know all about food safety
It was to the point and very informing
I found the training challenging due to the in-depth material to study and also having a “window” of 72 hours to complete it by. I completed the training in 37.5 hours from start to finish (taking the exam). This training course was very nicely structured and presented.
I enjoyed this training. I learned so much. It was very interesting!
Excelente curso para la manipulación de alimentos seguros
very well explained
Food Manager Reviews
4.9
My wife and I are both taking the course work, the course is Very informative and simple to understand
She is on this account I will schedule a separate test.
Very well done food manager course!
very helpful
The courses are broken up into manageable subjects. I highly recommend this course to anyone getting into the food service industry.
It was nice and easy course
Good and thorough
I found this course to be concise and to the point. It was easy to follow and gave me only the information that was needed. Graphics are also on point.
Was easy to understand and enjoyable for me
Good Course
I enjoyed this online training. It is nice how it is broken down into small segments so it isn’t overwhelming. The section review quizzes are very helpful!
This course was very easy to navigate and had great information. It was presented in a concise but interesting way that kept my attention. The fact that I can have a practice test is an absolute plus, but I believe that the information in these modules has me ready.
Very informative
The course was very informative, but it was hard to schedule the exam
it went over everything important in taking proper care of a restaurant
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4.9
Like this a lot. Learned a lot. Easy to learn
The course was informative but very long.
good
Thank You! Got to go to work! You guys rock!
Great! Easy and good at explaining
Great course. Very organized and straight-forward information.
I do not like sitting in front of computers. But this was alright.
I would recommend this training for the food handler’s certificate. It is inexpensive, easy to follow, and easy to understand. You can pause to take notes, or repeat anything you feel necessary.
Curso Informativo e Instructivo
This training course went over so many things that I would’ve never thought of before and gave me a better understanding on food safety. I am confident that I will be maintaining a safe and clean work environment from now on
good test
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