* Diamond Package – In order to qualify for the Free Retest, you must complete the ENTIRE online training and sample tests BEFORE taking the initial Food Manager exam. The 1 free retest must be taken within 6 months of not passing the first time. All other retests will be $69.95.
Maine Food Manager Certification – Health Department Approved
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Education is the best tool to prevent, minimize, or eliminate foodborne illnesses and food hazards.
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.
Yes. Maine Food Manager Certification helps reduce waste, improve sustainability, and ensure high food safety standards in any kitchen or facility.
The most recognized is the Food Protection Manager Certification, accredited by the ANAB and the Conference for Food Protection (CFP).
AAA Food Handler offers this nationally accepted certification option for Maine.
A Certified Food Protection Manager is someone who has passed a nationally accredited ANAB-CFP exam covering critical food safety topics like foodborne illness prevention, hygiene, food prep procedures, and cleaning/sanitizing protocols.
No. Food Handler Certificates are for entry-level food workers. The Food Protection Manager Certification is required for those overseeing food safety operations.
The Food Manager certification qualifies you for roles in restaurants, schools, catering, food trucks, and manufacturing. It’s also beneficial for positions like Food Safety Supervisor or Auditor.
Yes. A Food Protection Manager Certification obtained through an ANAB accredited program is accepted nationwide and statewide, including in Portland, Bangor, Lewiston, and Augusta.
Yes. All eating establishments must display the Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) certificate in a conspicuous location. It must also be made available to the Maine Department of Health upon request.
Maine currently incorporates the 2009 FDA Model Food Code, guiding safe food handling, hygiene, and sanitation procedures.
Food safety in Maine is regulated by the Maine Division of Environmental Health.
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Food Manager Reviews
4.9
Hello, this course was amazing. We have a small restaurant in a casino and will put three other managers through this knowledgeable certification. Thank you
Very informative and detailed. I’ve learned so much!
Very good course
Great course! Very easy to follow and understand. Highly recommended!
Excellent training and informative.
excellent class very informative trainginh
I recently completed the Food Manager Certification course, and it exceeded my expectations. The course was interactive, informative, and engaging, making it easy to stay focused throughout. The material was presented in a clear and concise manner, with real-world examples that made the information easy to understand and apply. Overall, the course was well-prepared, highly organized, and professionally delivered. I would definitely recommend it to anyone seeking a solid foundation in food safety and management.
This course was self paced, easy to learn, and beneficial. I recommend to anyone that needs to get their certification .
This program was easy to follow and easy to pass.
Very well organized training
very well explained,
Was able to complete on my time
This is a great training all the way around. It is long and a little arduous, but well worth it. It is very informative and simple to understand. The training is divided into 10 sessions, each of which is further broken down into various sections. These sections are very straightforward. Very easy to take notes and follow through. The only negative thing I have to say is that if you miss something being said, you can’t scroll backwards; you have to repeat that lesson of that section.
Covered a wide range of concepts in a way that was easy to understand
I found the course to be standard in almost all the information provided however, particularly at the earlier points in the course, I found several instances of information that should have been taught concurrently was split up. This non-linear dissemination made written note taking quite problematic and impeded what could be a more natural flow throughout the lessons. The topic that this was most prevalent in was the discussion of Bio Hazards including discussion of various pathogens. I specifically recall a lesson review with questions regarding Trichinella and Shiga Toxin when they had not yet been covered in the course. Immediately following that review section, those topics were then covered. Outside of those issues I found the course to be rather buggy. I used an iPad A16 (2025) with the latest software update as of today 11/16/25. Also as a note, it would be very helpful to rewind each video along the slider bar to a specific point rather than having to replay the entire video.
Good Stuff!