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AAA Food Handler

MINNESOTA
FOOD HANDLERS CARD

4.9
(27,084 reviews)

4.9
(27,084 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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Thorough and convenient

October 10, 2025

A quick and simple course with thorough analysis.

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Food Handlers Course Review

October 10, 2025

i felt the questions were a little tricky but it was durable

shane G.

it was very stressfull but good

October 10, 2025

my heart was pounding cuz I thought I’d fail but the program is sooo good I love it

kian

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October 10, 2025

Great information.

Cynthia

really easy

October 10, 2025

The overall process was every easy .

Nate

Too long

October 10, 2025

Most of it is common sense and taking over 3 hours to ‘learn” that is just a waste

blake

good module

October 10, 2025

very intresting

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Josselyne B.

Thanks for teaching me!

October 10, 2025

Thanks for teaching me how to handle food properly.

Woody

Very interesting and informative.

October 10, 2025

This was a very good course and informative i learned quickly by all the pictures they showed to help me picture it in my head and remember it.

Nadine

Food Safety

October 10, 2025

The information was clear and easy to understand.

Suzanne H.

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October 10, 2025

Luis A.

Great information and details on starting a food buisness

October 10, 2025

Jett W.

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Ashley B.

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October 10, 2025

Fabulous affirmative

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Callie

Food Handler

October 10, 2025

I found this course to be very informative, which sharpened things I did naturally and things I need to do in becoming a food handler.

Rita