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AAA Food Handler

MINNESOTA
FOOD HANDLERS CARD

4.9
(27,147 reviews)

4.9
(27,147 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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27,147 reviews
4.9
4.9 out of 5 stars (based on 27,147 reviews)
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September 25, 2025

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Yarisleydis A.

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Emily F.

Learning

September 25, 2025

I learned alot

Emily F.

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September 25, 2025

Lauren N.

Nice

September 25, 2025

Training was cool I like the way it set up simple easy to navigate and very easy to understand

Neko R.

quick and easy

September 25, 2025

This course is a quick, easy, and highly informative course. Would recommend.

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September 25, 2025

Antoni V.

el curso resulto muy interesante y educativo

September 24, 2025

ROIDY M.

Straightfoward

September 24, 2025

Very straightforward and easy to navigate. Able to take notes and pause & stop when I wanted to.

Victoria P.

The class is too long

September 24, 2025

would be better if it was shorter

Steven L.

Food Handler Certification

September 24, 2025

me parece muy bien toda la informacion que nos da este curso para dar un buen servicio y evitar cualquier enfermedad. Es muy importante saber todo acerca de la manipulacion de la comida

Mariela M.

Great!

September 24, 2025

Simple, user friendly and informational.

Amber H.

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September 24, 2025

Marcus

Great & easy to follow presentation

September 24, 2025

There are a lot of “modules” but they go by fast and are easy to understand.

Kathryn P.

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September 24, 2025

Xavier B.

Great course

September 24, 2025

Been in the industry for 10 years. Great learning experience

Armando P.

Great Class

September 24, 2025

Been in the restaurant industry for 10 years now. With this course I’ve learned things I haven’t seen or noticed before. Thank!

Armando P.

GREAT

September 24, 2025

Easy to understand and lots of good information.

Sadie

Interesting and Informative

September 24, 2025

I learned alot of new information about food handling and it was great to get a refresher on all the different aspects of food handling.

Cristina E.