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AAA Food Handler

MINNESOTA
FOOD HANDLERS CARD

4.9
(27,198 reviews)

4.9
(27,198 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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It was comprehensive and helpful

September 13, 2025

I benefited and enjoyed a lot from the amount of information. The course was comprehensive and useful.

Ouafae

Audio issues

September 13, 2025

Great content, audio only worked on ~10% of slides. Thank goodness for closed captioning!

Nathan

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September 13, 2025

It is what it is

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Dominic F.

Food Handling

September 13, 2025

Very informative and well documented.

Jennifer M.

Very informative and interactive

September 13, 2025

The course was long but surprisingly enjoyable, learnt a lot of information which I took for granted before.

Emma

Quick, informative and done in under 2 hours!

September 13, 2025

Clear and easy to understand lessons on food safety and handling protocols. Test was a breeze upon completion of the modules.

Jackie

Informing

September 12, 2025

I found the videos very informing and enlightening

Mya D.

This training has helped A lot!

September 12, 2025

The training provides a lot of ways to be clean when working with foods and also teaches you alot about bacteria and how to prevent it from spreading.

Joseph V.

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September 12, 2025

I think that a few of the questions could have been less targeted at specific recollection pieces, especially the ones where I was being told to classify certain things, as I feel like they are not as applicable in a real world situation.

Max M.

Great company to work with

September 12, 2025

Julie

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September 12, 2025

Easy and fast.

Priscila C.

Great easy course

September 12, 2025

I found the course very knowledgeable and interesting

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September 12, 2025

Maria P.

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September 12, 2025

Very helpful and engaging.

Cindy P.

well explained course with interactive questions for consolidating knowledge

September 12, 2025

well explained course with interactive questions for consolidating knowledge

Liza

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September 12, 2025

Very helpful!

Jayden