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AAA Food Handler

MAINE
FOOD HANDLERS CARD

4.9
(26,818 reviews)

4.9
(26,818 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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August 7, 2025

Ricardo

Great!

August 7, 2025

I think its important to always update yourself on the ever changing rules and regulation in the food industry and this course helps you do that.

Prathima D.

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August 7, 2025

Maria A.

Informative

August 7, 2025

Lots of detail

Alimah

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August 7, 2025

Good experience!

Androni M.

Modules are well explained

August 7, 2025

Johana

Straightforward and effective

August 7, 2025

Appreciated the graphics and occasional acronyms utilized to help with understanding. This course was prompt and easy to understand. I also was i trudged by how they spoke to common misconceptions or utilized statistics to help make a point.

Cho K.

Helpful and Informative Course

August 7, 2025

This course taught me about all sorts of considerations when it comes to keeping food safe to consume.

David

Manipular alimentos

August 7, 2025

Al manipular alimentos debemos de tomar en cuanta la higiene tenemos que tener una higiene impecable al momento de manipular alimentos no solo físicamente sino laborar tenemos que tener nuestro alrededor limpio,para manipular alimentos tenemos que tener bien higiene personal estar limpios,sanos y saver tratar los alimentos un alimento con buena higiene,bien preparado tomando en cuanta todos los puntos higiénico deja clientes satisfechos y nos permite mejorar como manipuladores de alimentos.

Franyel R.

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August 7, 2025

Joseph P.

Excellent

August 7, 2025

Very thorough and the teacher was informative and funny.

Tina S.

East

August 7, 2025

This was a quick and very informal class!

Miguel Q.

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August 7, 2025

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Sarah C.

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August 7, 2025

A lot of the modules are common sense, but there are lots of things to learn from them as well

Darlene C.

Great exam

August 7, 2025

this exam was great and i loved it.

Ulisses

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August 7, 2025

Ulisses

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August 7, 2025

Great course

Tonia R.

easy course

August 7, 2025

Sarayu

AAA Food Handler

August 7, 2025

It was good

Glody M.

Very informative and helpful

August 7, 2025

The short videos made it easy for me to learn and remember very important and valuable information in the food handling business.

Thank you,

Brandy

Brandy C.