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AAA Food Handler

MAINE
FOOD HANDLERS CARD

4.9
(27,001 reviews)

4.9
(27,001 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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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

well

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.

Great

July 15, 2025

Quick and knowledgeable

Kiare

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July 15, 2025

mia

Scooters

July 15, 2025

Was great

Avri T.

Regaining Faith on re entering the work force

July 15, 2025

Taking the online course helped cure the fear of being in class with a lot of students, at my age going back to school and learning something new is scary. Completing this course helped regained my confidence, and now I’m ready to move forward.

Tyrone O.

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July 15, 2025

sheila

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July 15, 2025

It was quick and easy

Joal M.

Good detail course

July 15, 2025

Amjad G.

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July 15, 2025

Rolanda G.

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July 15, 2025

good information

andres M.

happy

July 15, 2025

it was a good experince, i learned a lot

robert

I did it!

July 15, 2025

This was a very good class

brandi

5 stars

July 14, 2025

It was engaging and efficient! Necessary information

Moxie D.

Handler food

July 14, 2025

It was good

José

Great course

July 14, 2025

Easy to follow!

G R.

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July 14, 2025

great course

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