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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 ā 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.
Youāll 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
4.9
Made you realize that some of the practices you took as normal may ot have been the best ones.
it was easy
Great program!
To the point, clear and concise.
Informative
Very informative easy to use
Para mà son importante todo los puntos tanto la higiene personal como los patógeno, pero el que mÔs resalta es la contaminación cruzada que la veo en muchos restaurantes que e trabajado
Es importante la higiene tanto los patógenos que podemos producir y la importancia de la la contaminación cruzada y los productos quĆmicos
The course was easy to follow, the modules were clear and engaging.
very good
Informative course, just wish they did not use a robot voice.
Loved this service, I was in and out in an afternoon and now ready to pick up shits everywhere
great and quick
Interesting and informative lessons and facts to know about what should be standard procedures in food serving establishments …taking notes helps there is a lot to know and use in everyday handling of food at home as well as at work.
The course was very interesting thanks to its audiovisual information and the questions were also very efficient when working
Understandable and painless