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AAA Food Handler

MINNESOTA
FOOD HANDLERS CARD

4.9
(27,160 reviews)

4.9
(27,160 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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I LIKED IT

September 22, 2025

IT WAS GOOD

ALEJANDRO L.

Good handle course

September 22, 2025

It’s was easy sound don’t work for most videos

Amanda

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September 22, 2025

Peter R.

Food training

September 22, 2025

Good over all

Peter R.

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September 22, 2025

I wasn’t able to do it on the phone which was a problem but overall it served its purpose on educating me on food handling safety and i did learn about all sort of ways to prevent food born illness and how to properly store foods

Kevin H.

I liked the video presentation and especially the interctions.

September 22, 2025

Excellent

Gayle M.

Good

September 22, 2025

Really good information

Joseph R.

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September 22, 2025

Good course!

Alyssa

Great course

September 22, 2025

Easy to navigate

Marc

Wish I could speed it up

September 22, 2025

Info was well presented but the slow speed, no skipping, was rough. If I could play it at 1.5 speed, that would be better.

Rebecca

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September 22, 2025

Very good course, easy and informative!

Raushan A.

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September 22, 2025

Haley B.

The explanation was very clear and nice.

September 22, 2025

Thank you for everything.

Gamze Y.

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September 22, 2025

Angel G.

Learning all about airborne illnesses

September 22, 2025

It was great learning experience

Greta T.

Awsome

September 22, 2025

Great

Ryan

easy to digest and super educational

September 22, 2025

Reallt straightforward and engaging training modules about food safety!

Kath

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September 22, 2025

Concise, easy to digest information that made the test a breeze.

Chris B.

Simple

September 22, 2025

Very easy training and also learned some new information

Tiffany

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September 22, 2025

The training was full of facts and informative, common sense, a must take if handling food for the public.

Dante B.