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AAA Food Handler

MAINE
FOOD HANDLERS CARD

4.9
(26,996 reviews)

4.9
(26,996 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.
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 

California Food Manager Certification
Food safety basics

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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July 15, 2025

Jeremiah J.

Awesome Course

July 15, 2025

Thank you all the knowledge I have gained from this course, thinking you have all the necessary knowledge before this course is not true. Some things I knew, but you gave me a lot of great information on how to start and keep home business running smoothly. This is such a necessary course. Thank you again.

Janet B.

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July 15, 2025

Tania M.

perfect

July 15, 2025

very informative

Aaron

Easy Clear Cut Course

July 15, 2025

Easy and straight to the point about food safety.

Jeanie T.

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July 15, 2025

Jaxson

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July 15, 2025

interesting

Ashley T.

Interesting

July 15, 2025

I enjoyed the course and was interested in learning more about food handling.

Sky Z.

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July 15, 2025

briana

Great! only one problem when logging on.

July 15, 2025

This review was very informative and helpful the only problem i had was when i logged off to do some of my daily work i struggled to log back in but other then that great course.

Jaclyn

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July 15, 2025

I like how accessible the website is.

Isabelle C.

Food card

July 15, 2025

Good course

Lonnie S.

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July 15, 2025

Taylor

test was very long and not in depth enough

July 15, 2025

look above

michael J.

very informative

July 15, 2025

this is very easy to understand and very informative

Laura

video helps

July 15, 2025

taking notes and video helped alot

Alejandro A.

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July 15, 2025

Sierra

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July 15, 2025

I enjoyed the course. I learned something’s that really would be beneficial to me. It is very important that people come into a safe environment that is clean and healthy. I recommend this food handle and course to everyone who decide to be a food handler going into business, or even at home.

Curtis

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July 15, 2025

pretty good i learned so much about different food and a lot of different types of temps that a lot of different foods should be at, just overall great

Nathan

Great Course

July 15, 2025

The course was wonderful, easy and free!!!

Eldeen M.