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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%
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Very Informative and easy to follow guidelines!

January 29, 2024

Abdul M.

Easy and informative.

January 29, 2024

Isabella S.

excellent

January 29, 2024

easy and nice

Claudia G.

easy

January 29, 2024

Digestible and informative thank you

Lucero G.

Nice and easy.

January 29, 2024

Gavin E.

Easy to follow and informative!

January 29, 2024

Karli D.

yeh

January 29, 2024

yeah!

Greyson L.

5 stars

January 29, 2024

Marie L.

Enjoyed reviewing this information.

January 29, 2024

Elizabeth R.

Great course

January 29, 2024

I really learned things I didn’t know an I enjoyed it

Latoya R.

Quick and easy, with all the useful info.

January 29, 2024

Kelly M.

surprisingly informative and painless

January 29, 2024

Clever in use of prompts so you can’t just tune out and page through. Surprised at substantive content. Would recommend

Sarah S.

Esta buno

January 29, 2024

Esta bueno

Daniel H.

5

January 29, 2024

Bueno

Gabriel C.

I enjoyed taking this food handler class

January 29, 2024

I learned alot and I have been in the food industry for many years.

Rachel Z.

5

January 29, 2024

Amber I.

easy and simple

January 29, 2024

Stefanie M.

Good

January 29, 2024

Yer Y.

9

January 29, 2024

Me gusta enseñan bien

Gabriel C.

5

January 29, 2024

Muy bueno

Samuel E.

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%
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Fine

June 9, 2021

It was fine

Hayley H.

GM

June 9, 2021

very informative

Lisa K.

Straight to the point

June 7, 2021

Miguel A.

Food Manager

June 6, 2021

Very clear and detailed.

JOHN D.

GREAT TRAINING

June 6, 2021

ARNULFO A.

Great food handling course

June 2, 2021

charles K.

Great info and explained well

June 1, 2021

Learned a lot. Easily understood

Chad W.

Food Manager

June 1, 2021

I really enjoyed the course. The information was great and interesting.

Deborah R.

Awesome

May 26, 2021

Justin S.

Owner/manager

May 25, 2021

very good course

Emilio H.

good

May 25, 2021

Ashleigh Y.

great course

May 25, 2021

Soo P.

Informative information

May 21, 2021

Good preparation for final exam.

Shawn C.

FOOD MANAGER TRAINING COURSE

May 21, 2021

THE TRAINING WAS INFORMATIVE, CONCISE AND TO THE POINT.

Navaratnasingham T.

sb

May 21, 2021

great

Vanessa M.

Manager

May 21, 2021

Good

Alvaro D.

Manager

May 20, 2021

Tania A.

5

May 20, 2021

very imformational

Mariah E.

food manager

May 19, 2021

Good information… simple and clear. thanks

ying L.

Manager

May 18, 2021

Informative and easy to learn.

Armen H.

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4.9

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

May 6, 2025

Everything was very well explained and organized in order for me to comprehend and remember every session. Thank you!

Andre M.

Easy to follow

May 6, 2025

Easy to follow and understand. Interactive features.

Sareth

safety for food

May 6, 2025

Ruth F.

Exactly what I needed

May 6, 2025

Perfect test when you need everything in a crunch real easy perfect for note taking !!

Made everything simple and fun.

Fernando

Recommended it!

May 6, 2025

This course is informative. It provides clear guidance on food safety practices.

Nikki

Informative review of safe food handling processes

May 6, 2025

Useful course for anyone entering the food service industry or looking to refresh their knowledge.

Katherine

Painless!

May 6, 2025

This website was easy to use (which is why I chose it) and the training sessions were well done.

Cynthia

No Title

May 6, 2025

Stephen T.

Food handlers

May 6, 2025

Excellent information

Maria

I learned a lot

May 6, 2025

I learned a lot

addie S.

it was fine

May 6, 2025

they make you write a review at the end

alex

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May 6, 2025

Catherine B.

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May 6, 2025

Noah V.

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May 6, 2025

course was very informative

Daijah M.

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May 6, 2025

Jackie F.

good

May 6, 2025

it was knowledgeable

Leslie H.

Informational

May 6, 2025

good information provided, but i would’ve liked to be able to adjust the video speed or go back if i missed something without having to rewatch the whole video

Brinley H.

No Title

May 6, 2025

Jessica G.

Cleanliness and Organization Procedures

May 6, 2025

Well organized with due regard to cleanliness

Joydeep B.

No Title

May 6, 2025

Angel Z.

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