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Training helps reduce or eliminate food safety hazards before they become major issues.
Reducing food safety complaints will create a happier workplace and in turn increase productivity.
Numerous professionals nationwide have already earned and renewed their card with AAA Food Handler — a trusted name in food safety training.
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
Very easy to understand and follow
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.
AAA Food handler course was informative and simple to complete.
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!
Simple, thorough, easy to follow and retain information.
The course material was easy to learn and well executed
For me it was a very well explained and easy to understand course.
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.
This training is really helpful for my job
Worth it.
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.
good refresh on things to know handling food