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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

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26,796 reviews
4.9
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great

January 11, 2024

very great

Cassandra J.

I loved it!

January 11, 2024

I loved how easy and short each video was! Each video had valuable information and easy-to-remember steps! I highly appreciated the little quizzes in between to refresh my memory! I would recommend it to others!

Kenya R.

Easy and accessible course!

January 11, 2024

Anna M.

It’s easier than it looks. Especially if paying attention

January 11, 2024

Ralph S.

Informative

January 11, 2024

It was long, and provided much needed information

Dianna B.

Easily accessible and informative course! Mahalo

January 11, 2024

Noalei M.

10-Oct

January 11, 2024

Very good and great

Meagan M.

Easy and straight forward

January 11, 2024

Hunter G.

I was here, did what i was told to do, got it done. Nothing more to say. Good job?

January 11, 2024

Chanel K.

Pretty good, learned everything I really needed to know about handling food.

January 11, 2024

Hayden S.

Quick & easy.

January 10, 2024

Abraham S.

This course did a great job covering the important material.

January 10, 2024

Carly M.

Great

January 10, 2024

This was a great and informative training

Angel F.

Quick and easy!

January 10, 2024

Jonathan M.

Easy to understand and interesting to complete.

January 10, 2024

I had no problem understanding what was presented and I learned a great deal!

Gayle G.

thumbs up

January 10, 2024

Tel A.

Good enough

January 10, 2024

Sound Screwed up and slow loading videos

Joel C.

very informative

January 10, 2024

Jasiel G.

Very informative.

January 10, 2024

Elyember G.

User friendly

January 10, 2024

Rosanne G.

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4.9

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I passed

April 29, 2025

Great course

Delores

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April 29, 2025

Jaycot C.

vida saludable

April 29, 2025

este curso se trata de los alimentos y como mantenerlos en buenas condiciones, nos habla de como nos afectan si no seguimos las indicaciones de cuidado, nos explia como mantener e aria limpio , adecuadamente, el curso me parese pefecto. gracias

ninfa T.

vida saludable

April 29, 2025

VIDA SALUDABLE

Ninfa trejo

este curso se trata de como mantener los alimentos en buenas ciondicionens, como evitar que se contamines y no habla de como nos afecta ,que enfermedades nos ocacionan sino seguimos las indicaciones de cuidado, me gusto mucho, lo explican muy claro. Gracias

ninfa T.

Nice

April 29, 2025

This course was pleasant to take.

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Food exam

April 29, 2025

Was worth it

Juwan

Very informtive

April 29, 2025

You’ll learn ALOT! Great presentation!

Mike S.

Thank You

April 29, 2025

Thanks for the help!!

Iyanah M.

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April 29, 2025

Chase O.

Sephlin

April 29, 2025

I enjoyed taking this exam, it was quite knowledgeable and easy.

Elissa B.

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April 29, 2025

Patrick L.

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Jozlyn

Directo al grano

April 29, 2025

Explicito, detallado y sin tiempo que perder. Directo al grano.

Adriana V.

Five guys

April 29, 2025

Good

Chelsy M.

Extensive but informative.

April 29, 2025

I have been certified before, through a different course. This course was full of important information. Although it took quite some time to go through all the videos, it was definitely informative and i feel i have the knowledge base i need to succeed at my place of business.

Alysha

Informative, simple

April 29, 2025

very informative and simple to understand

Edward M.

Helpful

April 29, 2025

I’ve taken many courses in my career and this one is easy and helpful.

Eddie L.

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Cody M.

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