AAA Food Handler

MICHIGAN
FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION

4.9
(9,197 reviews)

$99.95

Gold Package

$119.95

Diamond Package

$69.95

Exam Only

$49.95

Training Only

* Diamond Package – In order to qualify for the Free Retest, you must complete the ENTIRE online training and sample tests BEFORE taking the initial Food Manager exam. The 1 free retest must be taken within 6 months of not passing the first time. All other retests will be $69.95.

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Michigan Food Manager Certification – Health Department Approved

We guarantee approval of the Certified Food Protection Manager Program by the health department.

Please click to view the nationally recognized ANSAB-CFP Accreditation for Food Protection Manager.

Michigan Food Manager Certification— ANAB-CFP Accredited CFPM Program Accepted Statewide

Organization Overview

AAA Food Handler is a nationally recognized provider of accredited food safety training programs. Trusted by leading brands such as Panera, Hyatt, TopGolf, Olive Garden, Jamba, and Marriott, AAA delivers ANABCFP Accredited Food Protection Manager exams and training accepted throughout Michigan. All programs align with the Conference for Food Protection (CFP) standards and comply with Michigan’s adoption of the FDA Food Code.

Summary: AAA Food Handler offers fully accredited Michigan Food Manager Certification programs that meet state and local regulatory requirements.

Course / Training Overview

Michigan requires every food establishment to employ at least one Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM). AAA Food Handler’s Michigan Food Manager Certification meets all statewide rules and is approved for health department inspections across all counties.

Course Features:

  • 100% online, accessible 24/7
  • Start, stop, and resume anytime
  • English and Spanish options
  • Instant electronic or printable certificate upon passing
  • Remote proctoring supported

Summary: AAA Food Handler’s Michigan Food Manager training is fully online, flexible, and accepted statewide for CFPM compliance.

Regulatory Overview & State Requirements

Michigan follows the 2009 FDA Model Food Code. Key requirements include:

  • At least one Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff per establishment
  • Passing an ANABCFP Accredited exam (AAA Food Handler)
  • Certification validity: 5 years
  • Recertification required via examination
  • HACCP required for special processes (ROP, acidified rice, sushi, etc.)
  • Hot holding: 135°F | Cold holding: 41°F | Comminuted meat: 155°F for 15 sec
  • Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat foods is prohibited without an approved variance

Summary: AAA Food Handler’s ANABCFP Accredited certification meets Michigan’s CFPM requirements and aligns with MDARD food safety rules.

Who Needs Michigan Food Manager Certification

CFPM certification applies to:

  • Restaurants & cafes
  • Bars & breweries
  • Catering services
  • Hotels & lodging kitchens
  • Mobile food units & food trucks
  • Institutional facilities (schools, hospitals, assisted living, correctional facilities)

Exemptions: Some low-risk operations may be exempt, but local health departments may still require certification.

Summary: Most medium- and high-risk establishments in Michigan must employ a Certified Food Protection Manager. 

 Take the CFPM Exam

AAA Food Handler Acceptance & Accreditation

AAA Food Handler provides:

  • ANAB-CFP Accredited Food Manager Certification
  • Exams aligned with the Conference for Food Protection (CFP)
  • Fully online training with integrated remote proctoring
  • Instant, printable certificates accepted for inspections statewide
  • ANABCFP Accredited Food Handler training for staff-level compliance

Summary: AAA Food Handler’s credentials are officially recognized across Michigan and accepted by all local health authorities.

How to Become a Certified Food Protection Manager in Michigan

Step 1: Complete Training with AAA Food Handler

  • Online Food Manager course with 10 review sections and sample tests, accessible 24/7

Step 2: Pass the Exam

  • 75 multiple-choice questions
  • 2-hour duration
  • 70% passing score
  • Covers: Foodborne illness prevention, time & temperature control, employee hygiene, cleaning & sanitizing, allergen management, Active Managerial Control, regulatory compliance

Step 3: Receive Certificate

  • Instant downloadable/printable certificate

Step 4: Renew Every 5 Years

  • Recertification is required to maintain CFPM status

Summary: Michigan CFPM certification requires training, passing an accredited exam, obtaining your certificate, and renewing every 5 years.

OUR CLIENTS

BENEFITS OF TRAINING

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PREVENT

Education is the best tool to prevent, minimize, or eliminate foodborne illnesses and food hazards.

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AWARENESS

Improve critical thinking and decision making to prevent or avoid sticky situations.
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ELIMINATE

Training helps reduce or eliminate food safety hazards before they become major issues.

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MINIMIZE

Be able to recognize, mitigate, reduce or eliminate the risk of improper food safety procedures.
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PRODUCTIVITY

Reducing food safety complaints will create a happier workplace and in turn increase productivity.

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WORKPLACE SATISFACTION

Serving safe food will increase productivity will in turn increase workplace satisfaction.

WHY CHOOSE US

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Getting Food Manager Certification 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)

 Yes. Every licensed food establishment must have at least one CFPM.

 Yes. ANABCFP Accredited ensure full acceptance across the state.

 Yes. Michigan accepts online training and online proctored exams.

 Food Handlers learn basic safety; Food Managers oversee regulatory compliance, documentation, and full food safety programs.

 Yes — including holding temperatures, bare-hand contact restrictions, HACCP requirements, and allergen training for managers.

 Trains staff, monitors safety controls, prevents hazards, maintains documentation, and ensures compliance during inspections.

Get Your Michigan Food Manager Certification Today — Fully Online, Fully Accredited, and Accepted Across All Michigan Health Departments.

Food Manager Reviews

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5 stars

February 6, 2026

i am happy with my review

vanessa V.

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Scarlett S.

Manager

February 6, 2026

it was excellent

Andimore

Clear and Easy to follow

February 6, 2026

The training was thorough and easy to understand. I appreciated the quiz checkpoints to review main points from the section. I would recommend this course to someone else.

Aurora P.

Detailed and Great for note taking

February 6, 2026

Very detailed and great for note taking. I like how everything is set up so I can go back and access anything I want again.

lora A.

LOVED THIS SO HELPFUL

February 6, 2026

THE COURSE WAS SO HELPFUL. VERY UNDERSTANDING. YOU COULD PAUSE AND GO BACK. ALSO LOVED THE PACE YOURSELF .

JOYCE S.

Overall review

February 6, 2026

Covered all the bases and had interactive questions during every module.

Regina Z.

Food Manager Training

February 6, 2026

Great learning course. Straight to the point and visuals make it easy to learn

Jericho

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February 6, 2026

Debbie P.

Best course ever

February 6, 2026

This course taught me everything I need to know on managing a business and it is thorough and easy to understand. It helped me a lot.

Laura G.

Very Good Course

February 6, 2026

Very Good Course

Albert

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Bernard B.

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February 6, 2026

I enjoyed the training. Very informative.

Yulia N.

Simple and clear instruction

February 6, 2026

The course was simple and easy to understand. If the test questions are covered fully by this training then it highly recommend. This request for a review was made just as I completed the training, but before taking the exam.

Eric

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February 5, 2026

Adam H.

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February 5, 2026

Still some parts that I feel could have been pointed out better. But overall more effective learning than Serv Safe I thought.

Kimbler

Thorough but quick training

February 5, 2026

This course was very thorough, involved a lot of review, and was paced-efficiently. Completed modules within a day and was ready to start taking practice exams soon after.

Andrew