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AAA Food Handler

MINNESOTA
FOOD HANDLERS CARD

4.9
(27,019 reviews)

4.9
(27,019 reviews)

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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.
Food Hygiene Training

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 

California Food Manager Certification
Food safety basics

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)

It’s not required statewide, but training is strongly recommended and may be required by local authorities.

Take an ANAB approved Food Handler course, pass the exam, and download your card to share with your employer.

Yes, the training is entirely online, self-paced, and available 24/7 from any computer, tablet, or phone.

You’ll learn how to handle food safely, prevent illness, store items properly, and sanitize surfaces correctly.

The Food Handler Certificate takes about 1.5 hours and can be completed at your convenience.

No problem, you’ll get two chances to pass the 40-question multiple-choice test.

Most cards remain valid for 3 years. Check with your employer or local health office for specifics.

You can work as a cook, server, prep worker, bartender, dishwasher, or deli clerk in food service settings.

Minnesota permits home food producers to sell non-potentially hazardous foods that are shelf-stable and safe at room temperature. Examples include baked goods without perishable fillings, jams and jellies, candies, dry snack mixes, granola, and other items that do not require refrigeration.

The Food Handler course is accredited by the ANAB and aligns with Minnesota’s food safety guidelines. It is accepted statewide and meets the standards required by health departments.

You’ll help reduce the risk of foodborne illness and show employers you’re ready to handle food responsibly.

Yes. Bulk purchase options are available for groups. You can assign the course to employees, track their progress, and manage food safety compliance from one dashboard.

You’ll have full access to the Minnesota food handlers card for 3 months. This lets you revisit course material or reprint your food handler card at any time during that period.

Choosing a Food Protection Manager Certificate accredited by the ANAB ensures recognition by Minnesota health authorities.

For official food safety guidance in Minnesota, contact the Minnesota Department of Health, Environmental Health Division, 625 Robert Street North, St. Paul, Minnesota 55155.

Minnesota requires cottage food producers to complete a Food Handler certificate through approved training. Tier 1 producers can take a free online course from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, while Tier 2 producers (making more in sales) must complete an approved food safety course through the University of Minnesota Extension.

Food Handler Reviews

4.9

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Practical

October 23, 2025

Very easy to understand and follow

Rocio B.

Highly informative

October 23, 2025

I never knew how much work and effort truly went into making food safe until now. very informative and prepared me for my future in the food industry.

Garrett

Informative

October 23, 2025

AAA Food handler course was informative and simple to complete.

Tommy

Good knowledge

October 23, 2025

Victor .

Informative

October 23, 2025

I took this course for a volunteer position but I know I will use it well. I found it quite informative and reminded me of things I have forgotten over the years. I learned a few things I did not know. Thank you for such a well written course!

Meghan M.

Easy

October 23, 2025

Simple, thorough, easy to follow and retain information.

Amber S.

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October 23, 2025

Olivia G.

Great Course

October 23, 2025

The course material was easy to learn and well executed

Michelson G.

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October 23, 2025

Jessica

Good explanation of the information

October 23, 2025

For me it was a very well explained and easy to understand course.

Esmeralda

Very compact, clear and easy to understand and remember

October 23, 2025

I enjoyed this course a lot. The info was followed by visuals so all the info was easy to remember. The course was also interactive engaging me to apply the freshly learned facts by quizzes.

Liubov

informative training

October 23, 2025

This training is really helpful for my job

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Courtney P.

Worth it.

October 23, 2025

Worth it.

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Marisela D.

Quick and Easy

October 23, 2025

The food handling course was quick and eaay to understand. I didn’t struggle at all to understand the information given and I was able to process everything easily.

Evelyn R.

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October 23, 2025

good refresh on things to know handling food

Maricela R.