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AAA Food Handler

MINNESOTA
FOOD HANDLERS CARD

4.9
(27,166 reviews)

4.9
(27,166 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

Food Protection Training
27,166 reviews
4.9
4.9 out of 5 stars (based on 27,166 reviews)
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September 18, 2025

Toni A.

The best Food Handler Course Ever

September 18, 2025

This has been one of the best food handler course I’ve ever taken. It took me initially 2 to 3 hours however it was very informative.

Lynda O.

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September 18, 2025

great

billy H.

Can work at your own pace

September 18, 2025

I really liked this course, it was very easy, and you were able to work at your own pace. Also very affordable!

Marissa S.

Yurrrrr

September 18, 2025

Antuan B.

It was to long

September 18, 2025

It was to long

Jasmine H.

Learned a lot!

September 18, 2025

I actually enjoyed this course! I took my time and learned a lot! Can be completed faster than I did but I really wanted to learn and retain everything.

Desiree

Good test

September 18, 2025

It was easy to follow

Shayna S.

excellent

September 18, 2025

execellent

Jorge G.

excellent

September 18, 2025

excellent and educational

Jorge G.

Like the content

September 18, 2025

kailash

Learning

September 18, 2025

Very thorough.

Charlotte

Okay

September 18, 2025

Learned some new things, website hung up a few times.

Lisa N.

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September 18, 2025

I enjoyed getting the information I needed thank you.

zyiunna B.

Lots of videos!!

September 18, 2025

While there were many videos that felt slightly overwhelming, each video was fairly short and easily digestible.

D

Seemless experience

September 18, 2025

Sabrina

Informative

September 18, 2025

Modules were well explained with images, and very easy to understand.

Carine J.

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September 18, 2025

claudia A.

My Review

September 18, 2025

The class was great. I had lots of fun thank you.

Lynette P.

Easy steps to follow along....

September 18, 2025

The mandatory training wasn’t as bad as some. I liked the visual pictures and also reading the closed caption as I listened to the trainer.

Jennifer