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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.. highly recommend it
it was greate i felt confotable everything is good
This class is interesting for my personal use and business.
I loved how they explained everything in detail and made you interact
The videos make it easy to understand and to remember.
This course was easy to follow and understand. I would recommend to others to take.
I am very satisfied to the module/training I recently take Very needed and helpful in job.
Good
Very professional and detailed oriented course.
It was fun
ES UNA CAPACITACION MUY AMIGABLE E ITERATIVA. FACIL DE ENTENDER Y DE APLICAR EN EL DIA A DIA
was great and easy
I enjoyed this course!
Porque es necesario para la salud
Porque son cosas muy inportantes para la salud
Does the job, I guess, but this course is poorly scripted and organized, with numerous grammatical mistakes and a grating AI voice-over. If I hadn’t taken a food-handling course before, I think I would’ve been even more confused. I recommend looking elsewhere for certification.
fun
very efficient and helpful