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AAA Food Handler

MINNESOTA
FOOD HANDLERS CARD

4.9
(27,066 reviews)

4.9
(27,066 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

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Quick and Easy!

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gabe

everything was great i loved it all

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i would recommend this course because it all went great and i loved it

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Alexander B.

Informative and relatable

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Modules were very informative and easy to understand.

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PHONG R.

Nice

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Joseph

Great course, easy to follow

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Course was great, easy to follow and learn. Good direction and clear presentation.

Mieke

mobile friendly

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This class was mobile friendly

Ebony B.

Easy an understanding tasks

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Tobi A.

Very educational

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I found this course very educational for food safety.

Yuliana A.

Cross contamination

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Cross contamination can cause a lot of problems in the food service industry.

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