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AAA Food Handler

MAINE
FOOD HANDLERS CARD

4.9
(26,848 reviews)

4.9
(26,848 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 USĀ 

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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.

ThisĀ 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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October 11, 2025

Good

Dezire

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October 11, 2025

Perris R.

Imperative.

October 11, 2025

The course does make sense for food handlers.

Lloyd D.

Easy to use

October 11, 2025

Easy process

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First Time-not bad

October 11, 2025

I like that you can take a break and come back. Not sure how long you can stay away, just a rest room and soda break. It’s lengthy but step away a bit it’s not bad. the test is easy. A lot is common sense.

Brian C.

Amazing course

October 11, 2025

I already took before the course but wanted to refresh everything and is super helpful and easy to learn. Really recommended to everyone.

Maillyl O.

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October 11, 2025

Rosa P.

Great info

October 11, 2025

learn so much that I did not know or understand.

All great fo r every day practice!

Patricia G.

Great course!

October 11, 2025

This course was pleasant and easy to follow. I learned a lot of great informaiton.

Versai M.

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October 11, 2025

Mercedes M.

Good Course

October 10, 2025

Course is very informative and helpful

Madison

Fun

October 10, 2025

Good time wish I could see what I missed though

Daniel

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October 10, 2025

Excelente información, muy completa

Angelica

Helpful

October 10, 2025

Quick and easy.

Elizabeth R.

Informative & Efficient Food Handlers Course

October 10, 2025

This course was straight to the point and hit key points for food safety. It was easy to do and the modules were not too long on each topic. I liked the pacing of the course. It made the information easy to digest.

Shannon S.

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October 10, 2025

noah

Great Course

October 10, 2025

love this course very detailed and great information

Carlos L.

Good knowledge

October 10, 2025

Great experience

Ashley G.

Great - Very Informative

October 10, 2025

Very helpful information and easy to learn

Quinn

Grear

October 10, 2025

Great

Joseph W.