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AAA Food Handler

MAINE
FOOD HANDLERS CARD

4.9
(26,796 reviews)

4.9
(26,796 reviews)

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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.

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 

Food handler card

Getting Your Food Handler Card 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)

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

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Food Protection Training
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Anandru G.

Easy

August 11, 2025

Very quick and easy

Shalon

Enjoyable Learning Experience

August 11, 2025

This program was informative and engaging. Even if I never went into the food handling business, I gained valuable information. Thank you for a pleasant learning experience.

John B.

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Eric

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August 11, 2025

Gracias

Estuvo muy completo y bien explicado todo

Jose R.

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Brandi S.

VERY INFORMATIVE TRAINING

August 11, 2025

I REALLY ENJOYED THE TRAINING, IT WAS VERY INFORMATIONAL AND I LEARNED A LOT.

ALPHA

Informative

August 11, 2025

Useful informative information.

Deborah N.

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Madison K.

5 stars

August 11, 2025

Good and easy straight to the point

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Davadis

First Time Food Handler

August 11, 2025

Very helpful and informative.

John K.

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August 11, 2025

super easy and fast!!!

paola

Not that bad but questionaries should be more simplified.

August 11, 2025

Not that bad

TUISHIME K.

Excellent!

August 10, 2025

Excellent training course!

Marcine

Convenient

August 10, 2025

Wonderful resource when pressed for time!

Mat

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