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AAA Food Handler

MAINE
FOOD HANDLERS CARD

4.9
(26,836 reviews)

4.9
(26,836 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.

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 

Food handler card

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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yay

April 3, 2024

yay

Isabella N.

Fast and Clear!

April 3, 2024

Lesli S.

Great experience!

April 3, 2024

Thanks for making my process simple and easy!

Andrew L.

It was detailed and educational

April 3, 2024

Took so long but was educational.

Jennifer F.

Awesome

April 3, 2024

I am just here so I don’t get fined

Nicholas V.

**** you Maria

April 3, 2024

**** you Maria

Kailasa H.

Pretty good and very easy to follow.

April 3, 2024

Autumn H.

straight forward

April 3, 2024

Michelle G.

Very good explanation

April 3, 2024

Raul C.

very understandable

April 3, 2024

Rika K.

good. easy to follow. pushing next module buttons keep one engaged in the program.

April 3, 2024

Susan C.

Mui informativo por la instrutora Maria

April 3, 2024

Muy Informativo

Minerva A.

Well Organized and Straightforward

April 3, 2024

The course content was extremely comprehensive, and it covered all the basic food guidelines in a very clear and concise manner. The interactive videos and visual aids was well-designed and user friendly.

Katie P.

5

April 3, 2024

great

Isaiah A.

Thorough and Concise

April 3, 2024

This course was very comprehensive in a short amount of time. I think it is a perfect course for someone without food service experience as it goes through all the basics very clearly and concisely. The interactive videos kept me engaged even though I was familiar with a lot of the material.

Alana S.

Nice training

April 3, 2024

Kimberly B.

Informative

April 3, 2024

This was very easy to follow, very informative and most important, straight to the point

Angela W.

Mostly harmless

April 3, 2024

The computerized voice is terribly grating

Rachel P.

User friendly and informative.

April 3, 2024

Trisha L.

understandable

April 3, 2024

Gus C.