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AAA Food Handler

MAINE
FOOD HANDLERS CARD

4.9
(26,948 reviews)

4.9
(26,948 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 US 

California Food Manager Certification
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.

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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Great way to inform people on how to properly handle food.

October 2, 2023

Ron B.

good course

October 2, 2023

Sean H.

Super easy

October 2, 2023

Phillip Y.

Was ok not bad at all

October 2, 2023

Five star

Kathrine H.

Boring and dull. But did the job. A lot is common sense

October 1, 2023

Jaszie P.

great course

October 1, 2023

great training

Gregory D.

Propper show.

October 1, 2023

Kevin G.

This training was enjoyable and very informative.

October 1, 2023

Very informative. I was able to learn more about the way i defrost my foods and handle food in the proper way and at the proper conditions.

Geraldine H.

good

October 1, 2023

XiaQin C.

TO THE POINT AND HIGHLY INFORMATIVE

October 1, 2023

Andrew B.

very good educational video

October 1, 2023

Karlynna D.

Good course

October 1, 2023

Easy to follow

Jason C.

Graphics and content was in an easy to learn and proper sequence.

October 1, 2023

it said I passed, but I would appreciate a score. And if I missed something, I would like to know what

Stephanie F.

Very well put together training. Extremely informative and interesting.

October 1, 2023

Would recommend to anyone in the food service industry.

Julie W.

Great in covering all grounds, easy to process the information.

October 1, 2023

Magaly J.

When I tell you you will love the information and I will say congratulation in advance

October 1, 2023

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Clarence W.

great course over all

October 1, 2023

great course very straightforward and not confusing

Jocelyn A.

5

October 1, 2023

Jaidan F.

Great resource!! Well done.

October 1, 2023

thorough, modules were quick and easy to follow

Kurt P.

Good course

October 1, 2023

Paola H.