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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.
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
easy and nice
Digestible and informative thank you
yeah!
I really learned things I didn’t know an I enjoyed it
Clever in use of prompts so you can’t just tune out and page through. Surprised at substantive content. Would recommend
Esta bueno
Bueno
I learned alot and I have been in the food industry for many years.
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Food Manager Reviews
4.9
It was fine
very informative
Very clear and detailed.
Learned a lot. Easily understood
I really enjoyed the course. The information was great and interesting.
very good course
Good preparation for final exam.
THE TRAINING WAS INFORMATIVE, CONCISE AND TO THE POINT.
great
Good
very imformational
Good information… simple and clear. thanks
Informative and easy to learn.
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4.9
Everything was very well explained and organized in order for me to comprehend and remember every session. Thank you!
Easy to follow and understand. Interactive features.
Perfect test when you need everything in a crunch real easy perfect for note taking !!
Made everything simple and fun.
This course is informative. It provides clear guidance on food safety practices.
Useful course for anyone entering the food service industry or looking to refresh their knowledge.
This website was easy to use (which is why I chose it) and the training sessions were well done.
Excellent information
I learned a lot
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course was very informative
it was knowledgeable
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
Well organized with due regard to cleanliness
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