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AAA Food Handler

MINNESOTA
FOOD HANDLERS CARD

4.9
(27,219 reviews)

4.9
(27,219 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
27,219 reviews
4.9
4.9 out of 5 stars (based on 27,219 reviews)
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Learned New Things

September 10, 2025

It was a long process but it was actually very knowledgeable and I learned a couple of things.

Markayla D.

Easy to follow

September 10, 2025

This training was easy to follow and very informative. 🙂

Ahylin L.

Hello

September 10, 2025

The test was great

Alexis V.

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September 10, 2025

marque S.

Professional Training

September 10, 2025

this training was clear and professional the only thing I would have to make it better is a way to tell how far you are into the course, if you are on a time line it would be nice to know how much you have left.

Jamie

Maria wasntreat

September 10, 2025

Misty E.

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September 10, 2025

james H.

Covered every important topic

September 10, 2025

This course is imperative to any individual working within the restaurant industry. And extremely helpful to those working within their own kitchens.

Valerie H.

🙏

September 10, 2025

It was hard at first but I only made it so by moving to fast but I hope I pass

Corjuan R.

food handler course

September 10, 2025

Very informative

Katie

Excellent Course, Highly Interactive and Practical

September 10, 2025

I really enjoyed this course because it’s well-organized and easy to follow. What I appreciate the most is how interactive it is, which makes learning dynamic and engaging. The practical exercises and activities helped me understand the concepts better and retain the information more effectively.

As a suggestion, it would be great to have a summary or a quick review quiz at the end of each module. This would help reinforce the key points and ensure all the information has been absorbed.

Overall, I’m very satisfied with the experience.

Juan M.

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September 10, 2025

Hossam

mvp

September 10, 2025

I’m the best in the world thank you thank you next gordon ramesey

jazspher U.

FOOD HANDLER

September 10, 2025

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Fatuma M.

5 star

September 10, 2025

very helpful and exciting

Ruvimbo H.

Easy, To The Point Exam

September 10, 2025

This was a great course to get my food handler. Would 100% recommend

Alisha P.

Great

September 10, 2025

Awesome!

Brandon R.

great

September 10, 2025

great

Brandon R.

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September 10, 2025

Marisol S.

Easy to do.

September 10, 2025

Simple and easy to understand.

GeorgeAnn T.