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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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It was easy and fun

September 11, 2025

great

wyatt

How to keep people from getting sick at your food place

September 11, 2025

Use common sense and follow the rules

Kristi

test

September 11, 2025

good

chloe

No Title

September 11, 2025

john F.

Great

September 11, 2025

The course was good and easy

Keylon

No Title

September 11, 2025

I enjoyed this very much and I passed!!

Kayla

No Title

September 11, 2025

Brianna G.

Food Handle

September 11, 2025

Great program, not painfully long and boring

Steven C.

No Title

September 11, 2025

RyAN

No Title

September 11, 2025

Tyler

No Title

September 11, 2025

very good information on food safety and very interesting

Jeremy L.

No Title

September 11, 2025

Shivani A.

No Title

September 11, 2025

Valerie

food handling

September 11, 2025

not bad

Robert J.

Engaging

September 11, 2025

I liked how this lesson was engaging so I was not just sitting here watching videos for an hour and a half straight.

Elizabeth

Great teaching

September 11, 2025

This module was very informative with step-by-step points on the proper way of safety cooking and storing food.

Jennifer

good

September 10, 2025

great

Calvin

No Title

September 10, 2025

Ingrid D.

Great study interactive

September 10, 2025

I really liked how it was all made in video to capture your attention and make it easier to remember.

Ailani A.

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September 10, 2025

Henry O.

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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No Title

April 23, 2025

dong Y.

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April 23, 2025

Kahari

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April 23, 2025

este curso es muy educativo y sobre todo te hace aprender mas sobre la salud y manipulacion de alimentos en lugares y establecimientos de comida, me ayudo mucho en mi comienzo como parte de la cocina y chef agradesco a mi jefe que me dio la oportunidad de tomar este curso y voy aprender mas sobre la cocina y tener una buena manipulacion de alimentos.

Fabrizio B.

Great content!

April 23, 2025

Great content!

Mohammed Z.

Very Informative

April 23, 2025

The course was easy to follow along. Each lesson can be paused or rewatched to take notes.

Elena N.

No Title

April 23, 2025

Alivya V.

No Title

April 23, 2025

Shilpi J.

No Title

April 22, 2025

Aida

Informative reminders

April 22, 2025

This training course was thorough and informative. Great for anyone looking to learn or be reminded of how to safely and effectively manage a kitchen.

Celia

Very Informative

April 22, 2025

Now I have all knowledge that how to handle food safety

Beena P.

Very clear and concise training course.

April 22, 2025

The sections were well spaced. The graphics were clear and easy to understand. The voice reading was easy to listen to. This was a very good course In my opinion. One must take the time to read each question as sometimes you are asked the opposite of what you might assume is being asked. My advice is to take the time to properly understand what each question is asking. Also allow yourself enough time to learn and go at your own pace.

Andrea S.

i absolutely loved this course

April 22, 2025

very simple and easy learning program

Meghan G.

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April 22, 2025

JESSICA S.

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April 22, 2025

Emily O.

No Title

April 22, 2025

Danilo M.

No Title

April 22, 2025

sylvia

Easy to understand.

April 21, 2025

Easy to understand and detailed. GreaT

Irene

It was beneficial and very helpful

April 21, 2025

it was very beneficial and very helpful to take this course. And I would have to say it was definitely money well spent. Very informative some things I knew some things I didn’t know and it definitely opened up my eyes.

Theresa C.

Comprehensive and concise

April 21, 2025

I enjoyed the brevity and manner in which the information

Zach H.

Trichinella

April 21, 2025

Questions about Trichinella was ask before the subject being explained. Overall I loved the training.

heidi R.

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%

Painless

August 7, 2022

Jon S.

good

August 6, 2022

great

David M.

ok

August 6, 2022

Yong H.

Great class. Easy to follow!

August 6, 2022

Jimmie V.

1

August 6, 2022

Lidija B.

boring

August 6, 2022

very boring

Veronica G.

Very well done

August 6, 2022

There is a question that is worded incorrectly in accordance to the answer.

Thomas D.

it is long but you do learn very important information to keep in mind

August 6, 2022

Abraham G.

There should be an option to speed up the audio. Also I can't load my certificate.

August 6, 2022

Depending on how easily I can get my certificate I’ll edit my rating.

Eli G.

Grat information everything was super clear

August 6, 2022

Erik E.

Some sections were redundant.

August 6, 2022

Good body of information. Very complete.

Francisco R.

Okay

August 5, 2022

Brian G.

Very informative.

August 5, 2022

Miguel C.

Great

August 5, 2022

Kayla G.

Informative

August 5, 2022

Shelby G.

Great

August 5, 2022

Charles W.

Very long

August 5, 2022

Ching Y.

easy to follow

August 5, 2022

Maria R.

4.5

August 5, 2022

Elvia M.

Helpful

August 5, 2022

Raquel D.

Food Allergen Reviews

5.0

Food Protection Training
95 reviews
5.0
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Harassment Training Review

4.9

Food Protection Training
2 reviews
5.0
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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%

EXCELENTE

October 8, 2025

ES UNA CAPACITACION MUY AMIGABLE E ITERATIVA. FACIL DE ENTENDER Y DE APLICAR EN EL DIA A DIA

Jeannette G.

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.

Food handler card

October 8, 2025

was great and easy

Ronald

straight forward and to the pooint

October 8, 2025

I enjoyed this course!

Shelley P.

Me gusto

October 7, 2025

Porque es necesario para la salud

Brenda

Si megusto

October 7, 2025

Porque son cosas muy inportantes para la salud

Brendacorina O.

It's all AI

October 7, 2025

Does the job, I guess, but this course is poorly scripted and organized, with numerous grammatical mistakes and a grating AI voice-over. If I hadn’t taken a food-handling course before, I think I would’ve been even more confused. I recommend looking elsewhere for certification.

JY

food handlers

October 7, 2025

fun

rebecca

summary

October 7, 2025

very efficient and helpful

martina

alcoholic beverage

October 7, 2025

lots of information to learn.

jeremias S.

No Title

October 7, 2025

Eddy E.

No Title

October 7, 2025

Cynthia C.

good

October 7, 2025

very good and easy

Arakeen A.

Great training

October 7, 2025

The information was beneficial, and the training was painless. I would like to see more interaction (exercises), and I did not like that if I wanted to go back a few seconds on the video, I had to watch the whole video over, when I just wanted to listen to the previous 15 seconds, for example. Perhaps you could add a fast-forward and rewind button.

Karina L.

thanks

October 7, 2025

thank you

Rafael

Great!

October 7, 2025

Overall it was easy and informative! I will note that the audio didn’t work on most of the modules, so I had to keep resetting the close-captioning.

Ami

No Title

October 7, 2025

Melissa R.

Food Handling

October 7, 2025

has a lot of information about the pro’s and con’s about handling food to preparation and serving

Melissa R.

No Title

October 7, 2025

Rosalva C.

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%

Painless

August 7, 2022

Jon S.

good

August 6, 2022

great

David M.

ok

August 6, 2022

Yong H.

Great class. Easy to follow!

August 6, 2022

Jimmie V.

1

August 6, 2022

Lidija B.

boring

August 6, 2022

very boring

Veronica G.

Very well done

August 6, 2022

There is a question that is worded incorrectly in accordance to the answer.

Thomas D.

it is long but you do learn very important information to keep in mind

August 6, 2022

Abraham G.

There should be an option to speed up the audio. Also I can't load my certificate.

August 6, 2022

Depending on how easily I can get my certificate I’ll edit my rating.

Eli G.

Grat information everything was super clear

August 6, 2022

Erik E.

Some sections were redundant.

August 6, 2022

Good body of information. Very complete.

Francisco R.

Okay

August 5, 2022

Brian G.

Very informative.

August 5, 2022

Miguel C.

Great

August 5, 2022

Kayla G.

Informative

August 5, 2022

Shelby G.

Great

August 5, 2022

Charles W.

Very long

August 5, 2022

Ching Y.

easy to follow

August 5, 2022

Maria R.

4.5

August 5, 2022

Elvia M.

Helpful

August 5, 2022

Raquel D.

Food Allergen Reviews

5.0

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4.9

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