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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%
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October 22, 2025

Kevin J.

Food Handlers Review

October 22, 2025

The training provided excellent examples and great illustrations of the processes. The test was not difficult and mostly what was provided in the training.

Lisa B.

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October 21, 2025

Mike S.

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October 21, 2025

Mike S.

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October 21, 2025

Mike S.

For Work

October 21, 2025

This review is very handy for food handling esecially if you are wroking in hospitality and food service

Jordan

Great course

October 21, 2025

Very easy to understand and complete

Trinidad

good and fast

October 21, 2025

easy and fast.

Mallerie

Informative

October 21, 2025

I did learn some information that I had not formerly considered. Well organized and helpful.

Suzanne

No Title

October 21, 2025

Denisse

Easy to use 10/10

October 21, 2025

10/10

ric

No Title

October 21, 2025

Maxx F.

Food Handler Course

October 21, 2025

Clear instructions and easy modules to follow.

Rachel A.

good training

October 21, 2025

Courses aren’t too long and give direct information

Aaliyah S.

Convenient and Clear

October 21, 2025

This is a really informative and convenient way to quickly complete your food handler certification.

MMM

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October 21, 2025

Julia

5

October 21, 2025

Extra

Mugisha R.

The Basics

October 21, 2025

Although the course material felt dry and repetitive at times, overall the information was informative, and hammered home the basics of working food in any setting. Great course for beginners and for those novice food handlers who may need to remember a thing or two.

Nasih

5 stars

October 21, 2025

Very informative!

Adrienne

Informative Course

October 21, 2025

Informative, but the speaking in the video goes fast & there is no way to slow it down on a tablet or phone. The video locks up after the question in the Examples of Cross Contamination portion & then the music plays over the voice for the remainder of the section.

Cynthia A.

Food Manager Reviews

4.9

Food Protection Training
8,249 reviews
4.9
4.9 out of 5 stars (based on 8,249 reviews)
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Food Managers Course

October 10, 2025

This course was very informative. I appreciated being able to take a quiz on each module. I will definitely recommend this course to others.

Teddi A.

Extremely informative and a great experience! 5/5 would recommend.

October 10, 2025

What else can I say? There are multiple options for getting certified, but this takes the cake! Quick and easy.

Alexis H.

Food Handlers for Managers

October 10, 2025

like the program, it was well explained and gave really good information

Alici

Food Service Manager review

October 10, 2025

The program was thorough, easy to understand and had good examples and graphics.

Scott C.

Good

October 10, 2025

Good course, easy to follow

Lisa O.

Clear, and simple retaining information

October 10, 2025

The training was clear, simple and as review questions in between modules. Super helpful in my opinion.

Berta Z.

Visual and Auditory Learning Over Just written

October 10, 2025

I have taken this course the traditional way with text books and paper over the past twenty years. I learn best when course information is presented by visual and auditory means. The course also allows yoiu to redo both modules and review questions for each unit. I was totally impressed with how the course was set up. With no reservations, I highly recommend take this Food Manager course.

Thomas K.

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October 10, 2025

Roberto

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October 10, 2025

zahira

Diamond package review

October 9, 2025

Course was well explained and in detail.

Alex R.

Very Knowledgeable

October 9, 2025

RaviTeja G.

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October 9, 2025

Dany C.

Informative!

October 9, 2025

I really enjoyed this course. It was priced about $50 less than other companies and had less set up requirements. Straightforward. Affordable.

Katie

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October 9, 2025

guadalupe

Very straightforward and well designed

October 9, 2025

The course was done very well and gives all the information needed for the test.

Jessie

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October 9, 2025

Kali

My experience on the course

October 9, 2025

Very clear and informative

Yodit

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October 9, 2025

DAHAL S.

long time listener first time caller

October 9, 2025

I have been taking food safety courses for over 25 years and this version was simple and easy to digest.

Jeremy B.

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October 9, 2025

Haliey J.

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%
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Great!

September 11, 2025

simple and easy

👍👍👍

YO

Easy to use

September 11, 2025

The program was easy to access and easy to use. Would recommend

Morgan

No Title

September 10, 2025

Adanari C.

Great

September 9, 2025

Na

Oksana

Good

September 9, 2025

Na

Oksana

Good

September 9, 2025

Jason

No Title

September 8, 2025

adam

No Title

September 8, 2025

Beau

Great and easy

September 8, 2025

I loved how easy it was and it wasn’t expensive.

Charlize

Yay

September 8, 2025

It was great

TODD M.

too long

September 8, 2025

took ages to finish …..

Judy

No Title

September 8, 2025

Alison

very fun

September 7, 2025

amazing experience learned plenty and was a great challenge

felipe G.

No Title

September 6, 2025

Jane

Lots of info

September 6, 2025

Great!

Michelle

good

September 6, 2025

Carlos S.

Great course!

September 5, 2025

I liked the course, easy to understand and complete

Hady S.

Review

September 5, 2025

This was a very easy-going certification and very informative! I thought this certification would be ten times more work than it actually was, and the website is extremely helpful for the application process.

Samantha

No Title

September 5, 2025

VERY LONG

MIGUEL

RBS certification

September 5, 2025

The Course is quick and easy to follow and complete with in few hours

Katesanee P.

Food Allergen Reviews

5.0

Food Protection Training
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Harassment Training Review

4.9

Food Protection Training
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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%
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Terrible1%

Diamond Package FOOD Manager

November 6, 2025

it was well educated and easily to read

giovanni M.

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November 6, 2025

Kimberly B.

Engaging

November 6, 2025

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.

Dana H.

No Title

November 6, 2025

Great learning experience

Diana S.

five star!

November 6, 2025

.I enjoyed this course very much. I was able to understand every module

Barbara M.

No Title

November 6, 2025

Kahmari

Very good

November 6, 2025

Good presentation and easy to follow along to

Shilo G.

No Title

November 6, 2025

👍

Y H.

Nice and helpful

November 6, 2025

This was easy and very helpful

Jon

No Title

November 6, 2025

Jaquelin

Amazing

November 6, 2025

This was awesome, I got it all done in about 2 hours give or take!

Jocelyn

You can cook different meat at their appropriate high temperatures for a shorter than expected time period ex. Chicken could be cooked at 160degF for 15 secs to be considered safe, as long it has an internal temp of 165degF

November 6, 2025

Was a pretty good review and reminder of best food safety handling practices.

Lauren S.

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November 6, 2025

Walter H.

This information shows professionalism and guide what to do when food handling.

November 6, 2025

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.

Diego V.

Professional

November 6, 2025

Clear, easy to understand, with questions to check yourself after each chapter

Don

No Title

November 6, 2025

Robert K.

great

November 6, 2025

great

marcus

No Title

November 6, 2025

The course was very clear and well-organized. I learned a lot and was really happy with the overall experience.

Highly recommend!

Hadas R.

Excellent course!

November 6, 2025

This course is very helpful and provides useful information for anyone joining the food service industry.

Kiersten T.

Shirt well explained course.

November 6, 2025

It was a well explained short course , nothing confusing and well organized.

Cielo 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%

Great!

September 11, 2025

simple and easy

👍👍👍

YO

Easy to use

September 11, 2025

The program was easy to access and easy to use. Would recommend

Morgan

No Title

September 10, 2025

Adanari C.

Great

September 9, 2025

Na

Oksana

Good

September 9, 2025

Na

Oksana

Good

September 9, 2025

Jason

No Title

September 8, 2025

adam

No Title

September 8, 2025

Beau

Great and easy

September 8, 2025

I loved how easy it was and it wasn’t expensive.

Charlize

Yay

September 8, 2025

It was great

TODD M.

too long

September 8, 2025

took ages to finish …..

Judy

No Title

September 8, 2025

Alison

very fun

September 7, 2025

amazing experience learned plenty and was a great challenge

felipe G.

No Title

September 6, 2025

Jane

Lots of info

September 6, 2025

Great!

Michelle

good

September 6, 2025

Carlos S.

Great course!

September 5, 2025

I liked the course, easy to understand and complete

Hady S.

Review

September 5, 2025

This was a very easy-going certification and very informative! I thought this certification would be ten times more work than it actually was, and the website is extremely helpful for the application process.

Samantha

No Title

September 5, 2025

VERY LONG

MIGUEL

RBS certification

September 5, 2025

The Course is quick and easy to follow and complete with in few hours

Katesanee P.

Food Allergen Reviews

5.0

Food Protection Training
95 reviews
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4.9

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