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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
I was able to learn proper food safety. It is going to help in both, at work and home.
Super simple and necessary to expand your job search and opportunities
Very helpful videos and self-explanatory made easy too answer my questions
Very easy to understand
It was nice and cheaper thank you
This course was very informative and a great precaution when working with foods. I learned a lot about handling food, safety protocols and procedures needed in the food industry. It was very well organized and written.
This experience was very informative.
I found the AAA Food Handler course to be clear, concise, and very informative. The material covered essential food safety topics that are easy to understand and apply in real work situations. The interactive quizzes helped reinforce learning, and the content was well-organized. Completing this course gave me confidence in handling food safely and understanding the importance of hygiene and proper procedures. Highly recommended for anyone starting or working in food service!
it was goodit was very helpful
Good
I have been taking this course over the past years I have been in the food industry and it never disappoints. Detailed and “to the point” descriptions on food handling is what makes this course great. For both of those who are new or returning advocates of the food industry, this course is great in explaining everything you need to know!
Quick and easy straight forward food handler knowledge
Was able to complete this fairly easy and quick
learned food temp and sanitation
It’s was ok not hard at all
I loved it I mean it wasn’t fun at first but when it kept going it got better and better
Very well organized and easy to follow.
AAA made their course and modules engaging, it made me want to watch and follow along. They did not include unnecessary, “filler” information that made the modules boring and unnecessarily long. The quiz at the end was quick and straight to the point. I would recommend them to anybody needing to get their food handler’s certificate.