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AAA Food Handler

MINNESOTA
FOOD HANDLERS CARD

4.9
(27,154 reviews)

4.9
(27,154 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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27,154 reviews
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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.

Very organized structure

September 24, 2025

This is the best course that I did. The topics are nicely structured and divided to easy understand. I dint even realized that I was going through a training as it was like a real time conversation with examples.

Anusha

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September 24, 2025

The test answer choices need to be reviewed for errors and corrected. Not very professional

Mark S.

Easy to follow

September 24, 2025

It was easy to follow and understand the food handler requirements

Luis M.

Engaging and clear!

September 24, 2025

This test was engaging clear and relevant.

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September 24, 2025

stevee J.

Great

September 24, 2025

Easy course easy exam

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September 24, 2025

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Marie T.

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September 24, 2025

Pretty quick and thorough.

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September 24, 2025

Tadarien H.

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September 24, 2025

Ousmane M.

Great program

September 24, 2025

It was very easy to fallow along and not get bored. The program was engaging and simple to understand.

Jennifer

Great Training

September 24, 2025

Great training video to prepare for the test!

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