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AAA Food Handler

MASSACHUSETTS
FOOD HANDLERS CARD

4.9
(26,796 reviews)

4.9
(26,796 reviews)

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BENEFITS OF TRAINING

PREVENT

Education is the best tool to prevent, minimize, or eliminate foodborne illnesses and food hazards.

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.

MINIMIZE

Be able to recognize, mitigate, reduce or eliminate the risk of improper food safety procedures.

PRODUCTIVITY

Reducing food safety complaints will create a happier workplace and in turn increase productivity.

WORKPLACE SATISFACTION

Serving safe food will increase productivity will in turn increase workplace satisfaction.

WHY CHOOSE US 

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)

The Massachusetts Food Handlers Card shows that you’ve completed food safety training and understand the basic workplace practices for handling food safely.

You’ll need to take an ANAB approved online Food Handler course, complete the training, and pass a 40-question final exam with a 70% or higher score. Once you pass, your card will be available to download and print immediately.

The course takes about 1.5 hours and is entirely self-paced. You can start, pause, and complete it whenever it works best for your schedule.

You’ll learn about safe food handling practices, proper hygiene, time and temperature controls, cross-contamination prevention, cleaning and sanitizing procedures, and how to help prevent foodborne illness.

No problem, you’ll have two attempts to pass the final exam.

Your Food Handler Card is typically accepted for 3 years, but you should check with your employer or local health department to confirm the specific renewal timeframe in your area.

The course is 100% online and available 24/7. You can complete it on your phone, tablet, or computer whenever and wherever convenient.

The Food Handler training is in English and Spanish to support various food workers across Massachusetts.

The Food Handler Course is available in English and Spanish, making it accessible for various food service professionals.

Anyone who handles open food, food-contact surfaces, utensils, or equipment in a food service setting, including restaurants, cafeterias, food trucks, and grocery stores, should complete this training.

The Massachusetts Food Handler training is available for just $6.95, including two attempts at the final exam.

Taking the Food Handler Course helps you develop the skills needed to maintain food safety on the job. It also shows potential employers that you’re prepared and serious about preventing health risks in the workplace.

In Massachusetts, individuals may sell non-potentially hazardous, shelf-stable foods prepared in a residential kitchen. Permitted items include baked goods without perishable toppings or fillings, fruit preserves, candies, granola, spice blends, and other safe products to store at room temperature.

After completing the Food Handler Course, you’ll be better prepared for entry-level positions such as cook, prep cook, food server, barista, dishwasher, deli staff, or grocery associate in restaurants, cafés, bakeries, food trucks, and more.

For official food safety guidance in Massachusetts, contact:

Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Food Protection Program, 305 South Street, Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts 02130

To sell homemade food in Massachusetts, you must get a permit from your local board of health and complete a Food Manager certificate like the AAA Food Handler Food Protection Manager Certification. You’ll also need to pass a kitchen inspection and follow local rules about labeling, sanitation, and allowed food types.

Food Handler Reviews

4.9

Food Protection Training
26,796 reviews
4.9
4.9 out of 5 stars (based on 26,796 reviews)
Excellent92%
Very good6%
Average2%
Poor0%
Terrible0%

No Title

October 23, 2025

Joey R.

Easy informative course

October 23, 2025

Rhianna

No Title

October 23, 2025

I think it is a great learning experience and very detailed

Kandice C.

my review

October 23, 2025

The review was long but informative

chelsea H.

Review

October 23, 2025

Everything was perfect.

Enrique G.

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October 23, 2025

Y

Justin B.

Wonderful!

October 23, 2025

Well presented and helpful.

Jesse S.

Easy to use

October 23, 2025

Great way to learn about proper food handling. Information is presented in an easy to remember format.

Tracy

No Title

October 23, 2025

SHANNEN M.

Review

October 23, 2025

Very informative

Felicia C.

Great Course!

October 23, 2025

This was a very straight to the point, clearly laid out handlers’ course with information given to you in a manner that is easy to retain and was a breeze to get through.

Piper W.

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October 22, 2025

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October 22, 2025

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No Title

October 22, 2025

well presented

LORI W.

10/10 and affordable

October 22, 2025

Very good teaching methods.

Rudy G.

Super easy

October 22, 2025

It was really easy and informative

Lauren

food handler

October 22, 2025

it was ok.

nile H.

Need better videos.

October 22, 2025

The videos were hard to get through. I kept falling asleep between them. The voice is worse then my algebra teacher back in middle school. Please change that for others sake.

Samual

so much good information

October 22, 2025

easy and informative

Alyssa M.

No Title

October 22, 2025

great staff

charles C.

Food Manager Reviews

4.9

Food Protection Training
8,249 reviews
4.9
4.9 out of 5 stars (based on 8,249 reviews)
Excellent93%
Very good5%
Average1%
Poor0%
Terrible1%

Great

October 15, 2025

Diego

informative well ariculated

October 15, 2025

the sessions being spread out and easily relaunched is nice.

jacob

i really liked the way everything was clearly explained

October 15, 2025

manmeet K.

Great Course!

October 15, 2025

Put together well

Colt D.

Good Course

October 15, 2025

Helpful Info

Lisa W.

Great class!

October 15, 2025

It was a huge help to prep for the exam!

LeeAnn D.

Food Safety

October 15, 2025

The coarse explained different food borne illnesses, the temperatures at what food are safely stored and cooked at, cleaning and sanitizing, different bacteria and viruses, and how to manage your staff.

Tim B.

No Title

October 15, 2025

ye

Great course

October 15, 2025

I am new to the industry and I liked that the course sections were broken down with appropriate reviews in between.

Meagan F.

Awesome

October 14, 2025

Fun times with AAA. I know feel like an expert ready to conquer food borne illness and unsanitary practices !

Brady K.

No Title

October 14, 2025

chrissy

No Title

October 14, 2025

This is a well-organized and easy-to-follow study guide. It covers all the key topics clearly, making it simple to review and understand important concepts. Perfect for quick study sessions and exam prep.

Zee

Simple and understandable

October 14, 2025

The format was simple and easy to use and the information was presented in a very understandable way

Stacey

Food handler manager

October 13, 2025

Very good

Mary P.

short and stright to the point

October 13, 2025

Rousle

Food Manager Training Review

October 13, 2025

Personally, I felt the training was very detailed and walked through everything you needed to know for food and equipment safety. They went to a detailed breakdown of everything from washing your hands to training your employees.

Juleah R.

Clear and thorough taining

October 13, 2025

I found the information and the way it was presented to be clear and informative.

Julia S.

Training

October 13, 2025

I really like the info it given in this course.

Sammi

Educational

October 13, 2025

It was very helpful for my future in hospitality.

Dewayne W.

No Title

October 13, 2025

IRMA F.

Alcohol Training Reviews

4.8

Food Protection Training
1,672 reviews
4.8
4.8 out of 5 stars (based on 1,672 reviews)
Excellent89%
Very good6%
Average3%
Poor1%
Terrible1%

VERY Thorough Course

September 27, 2025

It took a lot longer than 2 hours but, in the end, it was very thorough, and I feel confident in taking the exam immediately!

Danielle D.

No Title

September 26, 2025

Giovanni O.

Great Training

September 26, 2025

Very great training

Francisco C.

No Title

September 25, 2025

Abraham

Looooooong

September 25, 2025

It was broken down into a lot of different lessons when it could have just been a few long videos. It took way too long.

B

Good

September 25, 2025

Good

Jake

Informative

September 25, 2025

Easy to follow and very informative

Cynthia L.

my review

September 24, 2025

great program

Aaron H.

AAA training

September 24, 2025

Thank you! Very informative!

Mary W.

dasda

September 24, 2025

daSd

haduid

rbs review

September 24, 2025

educational

jeffrey S.

RBS

September 24, 2025

Good info

Brian M.

No Title

September 24, 2025

jeff S.

No Title

September 22, 2025

Ramon A.

Great course!

September 22, 2025

I liked the course!

Alexis S.

Good

September 21, 2025

It was very helpful and I learned a lot from these courses.

Harlee

A LOT TO LEARN

September 20, 2025

The course includes alcoholic beverages, the portion and also list of drugs.

It took me 4 hours to finish and multiple re-taken tests.

Joyce R.

No Title

September 20, 2025

Layla

No Title

September 19, 2025

It was simple and concise

Rivah

Great

September 19, 2025

This course was great and very informing

Bianca

Food Allergen Reviews

5.0

Food Protection Training
95 reviews
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars (based on 95 reviews)
Excellent97%
Very good3%
Average0%
Poor0%
Terrible0%

In Depth & Informitive

May 6, 2025

worth gaining the knowledge on how to remain safe and hold regard to public health

Chad C.

No Title

April 30, 2025

vanessa

Great

April 30, 2025

Thanks

Joseph D.

No Title

April 28, 2025

Michael V.

No Title

April 26, 2025

Turell W.

Easy yonundertand quick reference and clear examples of content

April 23, 2025

Ricardo

thank you.

April 18, 2025

Michel A.

No Title

April 14, 2025

sylvia L.

good

April 12, 2025

easy and i learned a lot

Abdu

No Title

April 6, 2025

Lisa

No Title

April 6, 2025

Joe G.

top

April 3, 2025

easy steps

balvinder

Allergens Made Eas7

April 1, 2025

A simple and easy way to get a better understanding of Allergens/what you can do.

Randy M.

Allergen

March 30, 2025

Takes too long

Mary

great info

March 26, 2025

useful information

Jennifer

No Title

March 24, 2025

Jacob

No Title

March 22, 2025

Natalie M.

Great

March 20, 2025

A great source of information and review quizzes

Sherry B.

N/C

March 18, 2025

N/C

Yaritza

No Title

March 13, 2025

Maria

Harassment Training Review

4.9

Food Protection Training
2 reviews
5.0
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Food Manager Reviews

4.9

Food Protection Training
8,249 reviews
4.9
4.9 out of 5 stars (based on 8,249 reviews)
Excellent93%
Very good5%
Average1%
Poor0%
Terrible1%

easy and quick training

November 6, 2025

this review was easy and quick but allowed you to pause when needed and come back to finish

brookes S.

Overall Great Course

November 6, 2025

Overall Great Course

Monipha D.

Overall Great Course

November 6, 2025

Monipha D.

Food Handler Review

November 6, 2025

Very informative and not that time consuming to complete.

Emiliano G.

Great course

November 6, 2025

Very informative

Roseline L.

Good informative

November 6, 2025

Covered everything thoroughly

Cheyenne G.

No Title

November 6, 2025

Chris

No Title

November 6, 2025

Dylontae C.

No Title

November 6, 2025

jose R.

Great overall course

November 6, 2025

Very happy with the flow and presentation of information provided in this course.

Azure C.

Food Handling course for work

November 6, 2025

Very informative and affordable!

Keiana J.

Food

November 6, 2025

Very informative made taking the test easier.

Steven S.

Great

November 6, 2025

I learned a lot of information I never knew before.

Brooklyn

No Title

November 6, 2025

it was a great experience

Dominic S.

No Title

November 6, 2025

Sierra C.

Wonderful

November 6, 2025

The course was Great and I enjoyed every bit of it

Paulee B.

It was a tough course

November 6, 2025

It was a hard course, but I learned a lot.

Jordon

They make it look so easy.

November 6, 2025

I enjoyed the sessions.

Bhakti S.

Easy

November 6, 2025

Easy to follow and even take notes on! The pause button is appreciated to make sure notes are accurate

Kaysci M.

No Title

November 6, 2025

renan S.

Alcohol Training Reviews

4.8

Food Protection Training
1,672 reviews
4.8
4.8 out of 5 stars (based on 1,672 reviews)
Excellent89%
Very good6%
Average3%
Poor1%
Terrible1%

VERY Thorough Course

September 27, 2025

It took a lot longer than 2 hours but, in the end, it was very thorough, and I feel confident in taking the exam immediately!

Danielle D.

No Title

September 26, 2025

Giovanni O.

Great Training

September 26, 2025

Very great training

Francisco C.

No Title

September 25, 2025

Abraham

Looooooong

September 25, 2025

It was broken down into a lot of different lessons when it could have just been a few long videos. It took way too long.

B

Good

September 25, 2025

Good

Jake

Informative

September 25, 2025

Easy to follow and very informative

Cynthia L.

my review

September 24, 2025

great program

Aaron H.

AAA training

September 24, 2025

Thank you! Very informative!

Mary W.

dasda

September 24, 2025

daSd

haduid

rbs review

September 24, 2025

educational

jeffrey S.

RBS

September 24, 2025

Good info

Brian M.

No Title

September 24, 2025

jeff S.

No Title

September 22, 2025

Ramon A.

Great course!

September 22, 2025

I liked the course!

Alexis S.

Good

September 21, 2025

It was very helpful and I learned a lot from these courses.

Harlee

A LOT TO LEARN

September 20, 2025

The course includes alcoholic beverages, the portion and also list of drugs.

It took me 4 hours to finish and multiple re-taken tests.

Joyce R.

No Title

September 20, 2025

Layla

No Title

September 19, 2025

It was simple and concise

Rivah

Great

September 19, 2025

This course was great and very informing

Bianca

Food Allergen Reviews

5.0

Food Protection Training
95 reviews
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars (based on 95 reviews)
Excellent97%
Very good3%
Average0%
Poor0%
Terrible0%

In Depth & Informitive

May 6, 2025

worth gaining the knowledge on how to remain safe and hold regard to public health

Chad C.

No Title

April 30, 2025

vanessa

Great

April 30, 2025

Thanks

Joseph D.

No Title

April 28, 2025

Michael V.

No Title

April 26, 2025

Turell W.

Easy yonundertand quick reference and clear examples of content

April 23, 2025

Ricardo

thank you.

April 18, 2025

Michel A.

No Title

April 14, 2025

sylvia L.

good

April 12, 2025

easy and i learned a lot

Abdu

No Title

April 6, 2025

Lisa

No Title

April 6, 2025

Joe G.

top

April 3, 2025

easy steps

balvinder

Allergens Made Eas7

April 1, 2025

A simple and easy way to get a better understanding of Allergens/what you can do.

Randy M.

Allergen

March 30, 2025

Takes too long

Mary

great info

March 26, 2025

useful information

Jennifer

No Title

March 24, 2025

Jacob

No Title

March 22, 2025

Natalie M.

Great

March 20, 2025

A great source of information and review quizzes

Sherry B.

N/C

March 18, 2025

N/C

Yaritza

No Title

March 13, 2025

Maria

Harassment Training Review

4.9

Food Protection Training
2 reviews
5.0
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