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AAA Food Handler

MAINE
FOOD HANDLERS CARD

4.9
(27,062 reviews)

4.9
(27,062 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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excellent

July 2, 2025

Very informative and helpful

Abby J.

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July 2, 2025

This program was often difficult to know when or how to go the next module. Consistency from screen to screen would be better.

Marie N.

excellent

July 2, 2025

very informative and helpful

Abigail J.

5 stars

July 2, 2025

this class was important to me.

Maria B.

My Exprience

July 2, 2025

very good

Grayson

My Exprience

July 2, 2025

very good

Grayson

My Exprience

July 2, 2025

very good

Grayson

My Exprience

July 2, 2025

it was very easy

Grayson

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July 2, 2025

addie

I really felt that this information was going to be mostly common sense, but I was wrong. I really learned a lot!

July 2, 2025

Gives me pause to re-think what I’ve been doing up t this point. Great course!

David J.

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July 2, 2025

yewon

Good course

July 2, 2025

Graet course with important info

Angeleah K.

Food certificate

July 2, 2025

It was very important to moving forward in a healthy work environment

Gabriel

It’s hard

July 2, 2025

It was hard too pass

Andrés G.

Food handler

July 2, 2025

Very good, specific and straight to the point.

Amanda T.

Knowledgeable, Easy and Effective

July 2, 2025

This course was not only simple, straight to the point and knowledgeable. The site was easy to navigate and quick.

Tajanae

helpful

July 2, 2025

the videos were very helpful to take my test

rafael

good

July 2, 2025

good

emrick

My Exprience

July 2, 2025

it was very good

Grayson

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July 2, 2025

Logan G.