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Training helps reduce or eliminate food safety hazards before they become major issues.
Reducing food safety complaints will create a happier workplace and in turn increase productivity.
Numerous professionals nationwide have already earned and renewed their card with AAA Food Handler — a trusted name in food safety training.
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
4.9
I have worked in a commercial bakery for 5 years, and even though i follow food safety very well, i definitely learned a lot if interesting facts on food born illnesses.
From start to finish this was very thorough and easy to understand.
Easy to use website with clear explainations
YOU NEED TO KNOW THESE THINGS . YOU CAN PREVENT SOMEONE FROM GETTING SICK
It was good. Almost painless.
Much more helpful and relevant course, easy for study
took about 2+hrs
this was easy informative and helpful
en Este curso fue de mucho uso y aprendizaje ya que existen demasiadas cosas que como persona comun no sabemos hasta que se require El uso de food handler. en mi experiencia fue un 10 de 10, lo aprendido sera de mucha ayuda para mi y mi trabajo. Mi intencion es ofrecer lo major en Este servicio y sabiendo Todo esto mas que nada lo de las contaminaciones y temperatures porque en la mayoria de Los Cabos no lo sabemos de forma correcta.
easy to move through each module.
Great expirience and gained knowledge
Great course a lot of information I wasn’t aware of!
I thought it was pretty good, but it would have upped my confidence if there had been mini quizzes after each section, so I could learn through repetition and what I may have missed in that section, to better prepare me for the final.