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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
This course was informative and exceeded my expectations and tested my knowledge. I am glad to have taken it and feel much more comfortable in the kitchen now
I loved the training, it was easy to follow through with visuals and captions available.
I especially loved that it was self-paced, and finished in my own time.
Definitely recommend it!
Well explained and easy to follow
I need a food handlers course for work purposes, and this course helped ensure I understood everything about dealing with food.
This review helps you understand the proper step by step guide in handling foods and having a cleaned and sanitized facility.
great training
It was a very thorough training program and the exam reflects what was being taught. I would highly recommend those in the food service industry to follow through on this.
I liked the course however the narrator is a robot which made it harder to listen.
The videos robot voice sounded so bad so boring. They should a a person do the voice over
I knew a lot but also learned a lot!
Mientras estaba viendo los videos, estaba tomando notas en una libreta frequentemente. Pero despues de entrar al examen, note que mucha de la informacion en los videos era innecesaria o demasiado detallada. Solo utilize como un 15% de mis notas. Muchos videos y mucha informacion.
some of the answers for the questions could have been revised to make more sense.
Very thorough yet fast course.
Lots of good and helpful information.