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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%
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Food safety

October 21, 2025

It was good

Terri M.

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October 21, 2025

Deanne S.

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October 21, 2025

Heidi C.

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October 21, 2025

Deanne S.

Good course

October 21, 2025

Good course

Brian B.

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October 21, 2025

Deanne S.

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October 21, 2025

Kathleene M.

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October 21, 2025

Great

Danielle G.

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October 21, 2025

Heidi C.

Review

October 21, 2025

Good course

Brian B.

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October 21, 2025

Deanne S.

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October 21, 2025

Brian B.

No Title

October 21, 2025

Heidi C.

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October 21, 2025

Ciara M.

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October 21, 2025

Deanne S.

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October 21, 2025

Tiffiny M.

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October 21, 2025

Ciara M.

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October 21, 2025

Desirree S.

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October 21, 2025

Ciara M.

Always recommended

October 21, 2025

I loved using it. It is all female owned. All women ran and it is absolutely amazing. Explains things clear gets to the point helps you get your certificate. There’s other things you can learn on here are utilize this website lol I recommended everybody I used to go through serve safe, but now I will always be going through them 10 out of 10.

Sadie

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%
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Food manager course

October 9, 2025

I enjoyed this course, Being able to watch and study at my own pace has been beneficial.

Joy M.

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October 8, 2025

Jennifer

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October 8, 2025

Mohamed

Excellent Learning Material

October 8, 2025

I was very impressed with the Training Modules presented by AAA Food Handler. The photos and narrative really helped me to understand and I would recommend them !

Elizabeth N.

Great course!

October 8, 2025

Great course!

Patrick F.

No Title

October 8, 2025

MARLENE H.

broken down into smaller sections with great reviews throughout

October 8, 2025

This course broke down each section into manageable chunks. This allowed me time to go at my own speed and take notes if needed. The reviews after each section helped me gage my understanding of each topic so I could go back and refresh if needed.

Brandie

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October 8, 2025

5 stars

Alan P.

No Title

October 8, 2025

Very thorough and easy to follow

Laura R.

Thermometer Bimetalic and Airprobe

October 8, 2025

It’s great to know the different Temps and time for the safety of our food!

Queona W.

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October 7, 2025

Eddy E.

good

October 7, 2025

very good and easy

Arakeen A.

nice!

October 7, 2025

Was very well organized thank you

Jackie S.

Manager

October 7, 2025

An excellent option to learn a lot

Karla D.

Thank you

October 7, 2025

Thank you

Ami B.

Highly recommend

October 7, 2025

This was a great food manager certification class. It was easy to understand and follow, had very helpful and engaging visuals, and was organized well. Would definitely recommend to anyone needing this class.

Patty

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October 6, 2025

Anna

Good education

October 6, 2025

It was excellent!!

LESLIE M.

Excellent

October 6, 2025

Dynamic, good level of detail, probing questions

Cecilia P.

Amazing and simple

October 6, 2025

It was very detailed course I found it really helpful

Iqra 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%
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No Title

September 5, 2025

Dustin B.

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September 5, 2025

Julisa O.

bob

September 5, 2025

bob

bob

No Title

September 5, 2025

nothing S.

goof

September 5, 2025

good program

Jasmine C.

No Title

September 4, 2025

Very easy to understand.

Arabella M.

way too many information

September 4, 2025

questions are very confusing

steven L.

No Title

September 4, 2025

Ivan

It was good

September 4, 2025

It was long but informational

Nicholas H.

No Title

September 3, 2025

Rachel H.

Good training

September 3, 2025

Training has a lot of good information . Quite long but good

Luis J.

good

September 3, 2025

good

Daniel

Curso entretenido

September 3, 2025

La verdad me dieron mucha informacion en la capacitacion espero y me aga de mucha ayuda para mi examen muy buena.

Fredy T.

No Title

September 2, 2025

Oscar B.

review

September 2, 2025

Good website

Yen T.

Capasitacion

September 2, 2025

Estuvo bien toda la capacitacion espero que si me allude en el examen

Fredy T.

No Title

September 2, 2025

Fredy T.

too tedious

September 2, 2025

yeah that.

Nunya B.

No Title

September 1, 2025

Dago D.

Comprehensive study

September 1, 2025

Must study well and carefully

Kanjana M.

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%
Poor0%
Terrible1%

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

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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.

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November 6, 2025

Irene

No Title

November 6, 2025

oscar B.

No Title

November 6, 2025

antonio S.

Great

November 6, 2025

Great

Wei H.

30/30

November 6, 2025

It’s straight laced and leaves one feeling informed about food safety. The course and test is very straight laced and food industry promising, Thanks

Wansford F.

Thanks very informative safe and industry promising

November 6, 2025

Wansford F.

No Title

November 6, 2025

great course to go through!

Shelly

Great Information

November 6, 2025

Gives great information about how to keep and maintain a clean working environment.

Ka V.

No Title

November 6, 2025

Maria

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%

No Title

September 5, 2025

Dustin B.

No Title

September 5, 2025

Julisa O.

bob

September 5, 2025

bob

bob

No Title

September 5, 2025

nothing S.

goof

September 5, 2025

good program

Jasmine C.

No Title

September 4, 2025

Very easy to understand.

Arabella M.

way too many information

September 4, 2025

questions are very confusing

steven L.

No Title

September 4, 2025

Ivan

It was good

September 4, 2025

It was long but informational

Nicholas H.

No Title

September 3, 2025

Rachel H.

Good training

September 3, 2025

Training has a lot of good information . Quite long but good

Luis J.

good

September 3, 2025

good

Daniel

Curso entretenido

September 3, 2025

La verdad me dieron mucha informacion en la capacitacion espero y me aga de mucha ayuda para mi examen muy buena.

Fredy T.

No Title

September 2, 2025

Oscar B.

review

September 2, 2025

Good website

Yen T.

Capasitacion

September 2, 2025

Estuvo bien toda la capacitacion espero que si me allude en el examen

Fredy T.

No Title

September 2, 2025

Fredy T.

too tedious

September 2, 2025

yeah that.

Nunya B.

No Title

September 1, 2025

Dago D.

Comprehensive study

September 1, 2025

Must study well and carefully

Kanjana M.

Food Allergen Reviews

5.0

Food Protection Training
95 reviews
5.0
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Harassment Training Review

4.9

Food Protection Training
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