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AAA Food Handler

MINNESOTA
FOOD HANDLERS CARD

4.9
(27,022 reviews)

4.9
(27,022 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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October 23, 2025

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.

easy to umderstand

October 23, 2025

easy to understand and nice visual teaching and i could see the instruction over again if i need it

francisca

Pretty engaging, important information.

October 23, 2025

I found the “learn at your own pace” style to be ideal for me personally. The questions while you are watching and the interactive scenes make it fun, not just something you are staring at for an hour. Teaches really important stuff.

Cameran

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October 23, 2025

Richard B.

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Joey R.

Easy informative course

October 23, 2025

Rhianna

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October 23, 2025

I think it is a great learning experience and very detailed

Kandice C.

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October 23, 2025

The review was long but informative

chelsea H.

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October 23, 2025

Everything was perfect.

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Justin B.

Wonderful!

October 23, 2025

Well presented and helpful.

Jesse S.

Easy to use

October 23, 2025

Great way to learn about proper food handling. Information is presented in an easy to remember format.

Tracy

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October 23, 2025

SHANNEN M.

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October 23, 2025

Very informative

Felicia C.

Great Course!

October 23, 2025

This was a very straight to the point, clearly laid out handlers’ course with information given to you in a manner that is easy to retain and was a breeze to get through.

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October 22, 2025

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well presented

LORI W.