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AAA Food Handler

MAINE
FOOD HANDLERS CARD

4.9
(27,086 reviews)

4.9
(27,086 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

4.9

Food Protection Training
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excelent

June 24, 2025

William V.

Great course

June 24, 2025

This course was informative

Mary S.

No Title

June 23, 2025

Jordan S.

Food handlers

June 23, 2025

Great!

Ashley

flexible training time

June 23, 2025

The course is divided into small modules and makes the whole learning process feel not that long.

Judy W.

Great learning

June 23, 2025

Although longer than expected, the material presented was easy to follow and understand.

Delsa M.

No Title

June 23, 2025

Alexander V.

Gmp for food prep basics

June 23, 2025

I prefer not

Edgar C.

Training made easy and fun

June 23, 2025

Very helpful to be able to take this course and be able to pause when I needed to and resume when I could. Lots of visuals ,voice and mini tests to make sure you are paying attention.

A Y.

good

June 23, 2025

very good

lidiamendez

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June 23, 2025

Lester K.

Food

June 23, 2025

This was a learning experience for me things that I did not know.

LB

Informative

June 23, 2025

This course was very informative. Learned a lot in a little amount of time.

Kalynda W.

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June 23, 2025

MARIA P.

Very informative

June 23, 2025

Every foodhandler should know about how to handle food. Very Informative and educational training that will help keep everyone more safe when preparing, cooking, and serving food. Also very helpful with stay clean and sanitized.

Mohamud

No Title

June 23, 2025

O S.

Food handler

June 23, 2025

Nothing new same course same outcome very satisfied.

Lester J.

It was very fun!

June 23, 2025

Informative, learned a lot and it is interactive.

Laura B.

No Title

June 23, 2025

The course was informative and easy to follow. All the information flowed and the visuals were amazing.

Lucy

It was glitchy

June 23, 2025

It did the job it was glitchy

Joseline