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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
Very easy to do and understand
I enjoyed this course and even learned some new things. You go into it thinking that most of these concepts are common sense, which a lot of it is, but it goes into deeper detail about other aspects that I didn’t even consider
Mimi deserves a raise she is wonderful
Simple, easy to understand
course was very informative and i understood everything explained in the course
Very easy to understand.
Didn’t know different foods had different temperatures to be fully cooked
Didn’t know different foods had such a different temperature range to be fully cooked
Comprehensive information for food handler course.
Thank you I appreciate the option to take online. It was easy to follow.
very helpful
yay
Yes
Great online certification . Well explained videos and ease of use.
It was very fun and informative
this course was easy to follow, short and to the point. very useful information
Food Manager Reviews
4.9
I realized how important sanitizing dishes are after washing them to ensure they’re clean.
good
I thought the modules were interesting. I took six pages of notes. The navigation was easy.
Taking the Food Manager Course at AAAFoodhandler.com is a smart first step toward building a safe and successful MEHKO pizza business at home. The course makes important food safety lessons easy to understand, covering everything from allergen rules and cooking temperatures to HACCP, TCS foods, and best thawing practices. Even before starting my business, I feel confident in handling ingredients correctly and meeting local regulations to keep future customers safe and happy. AAAFoodhandler.com really helps future food entrepreneurs get ready for home kitchen pizza success!
I’am happy I took this training program, I learned to be proactive rather than reactive, have checks and control points for every process as well as help train team for a better functional work environment. safety is a team effort and there is no better way of accomplishing this as having every team member knowledgeable and aware of why processing have to maintained as well as reporting as need be whenever there is any misunderstanding.
very easy to understand and actually pretty interesting.
The process was easy to understand and clear.
good experience
Super easy to follow along. Quick and fast paced.
Great class a lot of knowledge gained to help me better understand my role as a food manager
I believe we should take this course a least every 3 months for information purpose and maintain mangers updated
Very informative , lots of information that I didnt know that I do now.
Easy to understand teaching, able to work at your own pace. Have enjoyed this course and the information I’ve learned.
I would definitely use this company again.They made it extremely easy and easy to comprehend
I really love how easy it made it.I can go back and review anything.I might have been fuzzy or hazy about things are continuously changing in the industry.This course, so far has made it extremely palatable.And easy
Great Training. Easy to follow and learn; great pace.
Alcohol Training Reviews
4.8
When I originally started this course I dreaded that it would be like courses I had taken in the past. To my surprise it was not. This went a lot quicker than I thought while still containing all the information required.
Easy and interesting to follow along with
Excellent 👌
I appreciate the training very much. It’s teaching me everything I need to know about working for Kims.
Straight forward and easy to follow, but I wish close captioning is available on all videos and stayed. Every new module I have to click “CC” almost each time.
good
The content was formatted in a way that was not overwhelming, easy to follow along with. I appreciated the reviews throughout the modules that highlighted some questions I might’ve needed to revisit.
it is really good informative, straight to the point and fast to do it.
good material, learned some things even have been in the industry. Long training though, said 1 1/2 hours but to really comprehend and write down it was 2 1/2 -3 hours
did what it needed to do – was well organized and informative!
All pages should have a closed caption option and a playback speed option
Food Allergen Reviews
5.0
the training was quick and easy it was relatable to my job so it kept me interested the whole time
This course emphasizes the importance of some people’s allergies to some foods. It safety before during and after the meal is served. also, steps to be taken when an accidental allergen is ingested by a customer.
The course covered all the essentials—how to identify common allergens, the symptoms of allergic reactions, and best practices for preventing cross-contact in a kitchen setting.
Love the app can go back and finish with enough time! It’s starts off where you left off from when logging in and out of app.
Learned info to help prevent cross contact and the importance of protecting customer trust through proper communication from all staff
It was interesting and I learned a lot of new information that I needed to know. Very helpful.
Simplistic yet effective program highlighting the importance of allergy awareness and steps to take to be prepared.
Amazing and informative course
I grade 100%
INFOMATIVE AND EASY TO UNDERSTAND.
This allergen training course is a game-changer for food industry professionals. It’s 100% online, available 24/7, and only takes an hour to complete—perfect for busy schedules. Owners and managers can easily track employee progress, ensuring compliance and accountability.
The certification upon completion is a big plus, and the course is available in both English and Spanish, making it accessible to a diverse workforce. The 40-question final exam might seem a bit long, but with two chances to pass and a 70% passing score, it ensures a solid grasp of allergen safety.
Harassment Training Review
4.9
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Food Manager Reviews
4.9
this course is so well made and thought for you to comprehend and learn easy and fast!
it was well educated and easily to read
I found this course to be very easy to understand. The lesson modules are very user friendly and Maria is a pleasant guide.. It is a very thorough, detailed and nicely organized class. I have used other online classes, but so far this one is the best. I would recommend this class to anyone needing to get their Food Manager certificate.
Great learning experience
.I enjoyed this course very much. I was able to understand every module
Good presentation and easy to follow along to
👍
This was easy and very helpful
This was awesome, I got it all done in about 2 hours give or take!
Was a pretty good review and reminder of best food safety handling practices.
Learning proper food handling is essential to prevent contamination and keep customar safe. It ensures food is prepared in a clean, safe way and meets health standards.
Clear, easy to understand, with questions to check yourself after each chapter
great
The course was very clear and well-organized. I learned a lot and was really happy with the overall experience.
Highly recommend!
This course is very helpful and provides useful information for anyone joining the food service industry.
Alcohol Training Reviews
4.8
When I originally started this course I dreaded that it would be like courses I had taken in the past. To my surprise it was not. This went a lot quicker than I thought while still containing all the information required.
Easy and interesting to follow along with
Excellent 👌
I appreciate the training very much. It’s teaching me everything I need to know about working for Kims.
Straight forward and easy to follow, but I wish close captioning is available on all videos and stayed. Every new module I have to click “CC” almost each time.
good
The content was formatted in a way that was not overwhelming, easy to follow along with. I appreciated the reviews throughout the modules that highlighted some questions I might’ve needed to revisit.
it is really good informative, straight to the point and fast to do it.
good material, learned some things even have been in the industry. Long training though, said 1 1/2 hours but to really comprehend and write down it was 2 1/2 -3 hours
did what it needed to do – was well organized and informative!
All pages should have a closed caption option and a playback speed option
Food Allergen Reviews
5.0
the training was quick and easy it was relatable to my job so it kept me interested the whole time
This course emphasizes the importance of some people’s allergies to some foods. It safety before during and after the meal is served. also, steps to be taken when an accidental allergen is ingested by a customer.
The course covered all the essentials—how to identify common allergens, the symptoms of allergic reactions, and best practices for preventing cross-contact in a kitchen setting.
Love the app can go back and finish with enough time! It’s starts off where you left off from when logging in and out of app.
Learned info to help prevent cross contact and the importance of protecting customer trust through proper communication from all staff
It was interesting and I learned a lot of new information that I needed to know. Very helpful.
Simplistic yet effective program highlighting the importance of allergy awareness and steps to take to be prepared.
Amazing and informative course
I grade 100%
INFOMATIVE AND EASY TO UNDERSTAND.
This allergen training course is a game-changer for food industry professionals. It’s 100% online, available 24/7, and only takes an hour to complete—perfect for busy schedules. Owners and managers can easily track employee progress, ensuring compliance and accountability.
The certification upon completion is a big plus, and the course is available in both English and Spanish, making it accessible to a diverse workforce. The 40-question final exam might seem a bit long, but with two chances to pass and a 70% passing score, it ensures a solid grasp of allergen safety.
Harassment Training Review
4.9
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