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AAA Food Handler

MINNESOTA
FOOD HANDLERS CARD

4.9
(27,191 reviews)

4.9
(27,191 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 USĀ 

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
27,191 reviews
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Food handlers certified

September 16, 2025

It was fun and easy training

Vilavanh

Food Handlers certified

September 16, 2025

It was easy and fun

Vila

Amazing Experience

September 16, 2025

This was extremely easy, informative, and understandable. It was not insanely time consuming and I was able to easily retain information. I enjoyed the short videos and how it was interactive at times. If you watch all of the videos, you will easily be able to pass the end exam. 10/10 would recommend.

Lauryn F.

fun time

September 16, 2025

the test was good and fun

dustin

Wow this is Informational

September 16, 2025

I love this information , makes me feel so much safer when handling foods

Mary M.

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September 16, 2025

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exelente

September 16, 2025

sandra A.

Easy to understand

September 16, 2025

Easy to understand, they explain technical terms in easy to understand language. Would recommend.

William

5

September 16, 2025

Excellent

Yvette C.

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September 16, 2025

Excellent

Yvette C.

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September 16, 2025

Crystal B.

good course

September 16, 2025

i did learn really good thing about reheating food or managing food i recommend ti

Gian P.

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September 16, 2025

Gian P.

very helpful in food preparation knwledge

September 16, 2025

awesome

William C.

Pretty Convenient Process

September 16, 2025

The process for what is required is convenient. Just 2-3 questions seem like more than one answer could apply, but over all, it was clear and easy to understand.

Morgann W.

My Reveiw

September 16, 2025

The lady’s that made this program did an amazing job. its very educational and would recommend this to other people.

Spring

Pretty painless

September 16, 2025

This was helpful, informative and very useful

Jillian

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September 16, 2025

Marquell S.

Excelente

September 16, 2025

Excelente información para mi aprendizaje…gracias

Yomara G.

Me

September 16, 2025

Good

Anthony C.