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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 super easy to access and navigate through. Very helpful and informative.
would have liked to see which questions I got wrong and the correct answer.
easy to understand
Informative and crucial! Enjoying and sharing food should be fun. Thanks for helping me be responsible.
It was straight to the point, informative and the visuals were really good and captivating.
good
I will be a better food handler now
Easy to understand.
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Just pay attention take notes you’ll get it done
Good course
it helped me understand and having more knowledge in working in the food business. it allowed me to prepare for working in the food business.
the course of training was easy to follow and easy to learn. it helped me prepare for restaurant working.
it was ok
Very happy with information
The format and presentation was very easy to comprehend and the information taught was super useful.
really good
it was good.
Very Complete and useful information
I appreciate the straight to the point style of this course. It didn’t have a bunch of fluff to confuse the mind when it came to the reviews. I enjoyed the pace at which the topics were discussed and the questions at the end of each portion. I feel confident that the test will go well because of this.
Cheap, approved my the state, and minority owner can’t get no better than that
This course was in bite-size, easy to understand sections with review questions throughout to make sure one understands the information. Even working in the food industry for 13 years, I learned several things. Thank you!
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