STATE of Mississippi
State Of Mississippi
Search By Counties in Mississippi
Mississippi Food Safety – Get Certified Online
Whether you work in a restaurant, cafeteria, food truck, or grocery store, understanding Mississippi food safety regulations is crucial. Our ANAB-accredited online course helps you meet state training requirements while teaching essential food handling practices to prevent foodborne illness.
Designed for food handlers and entry-level staff, this course offers flexible learning that fits your schedule. Access the course anytime, from any device, and download your certificate immediately after passing.
Why Take Mississippi Food Safety Course?
✅ 100% Online – Learn when it works for you
✅ Meets Mississippi food safety certification standards
✅ User-Friendly and Mobile Compatible
✅ Perfect for Food Handlers & Kitchen Staff
✅ Instant Certificate Download After Completion
OUR CLIENTS
BENEFITS OF TRAINING
PREVENT
Education is the best tool to prevent, minimize, or eliminate foodborne illnesses and food hazards.
AWARENESS
ELIMINATE
Training helps reduce or eliminate food safety hazards before they become major issues.
MINIMIZE
PRODUCTIVITY
Reducing food safety complaints will create a happier workplace and in turn increase productivity.
WORKPLACE SATISFACTION
WHY CHOOSE US
- Satisfaction Guarantee
- Online Interactive Course
- Meets and Exceeds State Guidelines
- Price Match Guarantee
- Owners and Managers: Manage, Track and Record Employee Progress
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)
A Food Handler card is a certificate showing that you’ve completed a state-approved food safety course and passed an exam. In California, most employees who prepare, store, or serve food must obtain a Food Handler card within 30 days of hire.
Food safety certification is official recognition that you have been trained in proper food handling, hygiene, temperature control, cross-contamination prevention, and other safety practices. In California, the most advanced version of this is the Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) certification.
California requires at least one Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) in each food facility, with certification from a nationally accredited food manager program through the ANAB and the Conference for Food Protection (CFP).
All food employees in California must complete an ANAB accredited food handler training course within 30 days of hire, as required by Health & Safety Code §113948. Some counties, such as Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego, have their own food handler card requirements that take precedence over the state law. Employees must also provide a copy of their certificate to their employer, who is required to keep records on file.
Effective January 1, 2024, Senate Bill 476 (SB 476) shifts the responsibility of training costs from employees to employers. Employers must pay for accredited training, cover related expenses, compensate employees for the time spent on training/testing, excuse them from regular duties during the course or exam, and cannot require applicants to already hold a card as a condition of employment. Food handler cards remain valid for three (3) years.
The Food Handler card covers basic safety for entry-level workers, while the Food Protection Manager Certification is an advanced qualification for supervisors or managers, focusing on compliance, HACCP, and leadership in food safety.
Yes. Under California Assembly Bill 1221, alcohol servers and their managers must complete Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) training and pass an online exam.
It is valid for five years, after which you must retake and pass the nationally accredited exam.
AAA Food Handler combines state-specific compliance expertise, national accreditation, and a decade of training experience to ensure California food service teams meet the highest safety standards.
Yes. We offer California Food Handler cards, Food Manager Certification, Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) alcohol training, and Food Allergen courses.
Yes. AAA Food Handler provides discounted pricing and easy tracking for restaurants, hotels, schools, and catering companies training multiple employees.
AAA Food Handler combines state-specific compliance expertise, national accreditation, and a decade of training experience to ensure California food service teams meet the highest safety standards.
With AAA Food Handler’s online course, you can finish in about two hours and download your card instantly after passing.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)
- Food handler training is recommended in Mississippi to follow sanitation rules from the State Department of Health.
- With AAA Food Handler, you simply enroll online, complete the course, pass the exam, and instantly download your food handler card to show your employer.
- Yes, AAA Food Handler provides a convenient online course you can finish anytime.
- Most Mississippi food handler cards are valid for 2–3 years, but always confirm with your employer or local health department.
- Training proves your food safety knowledge, boosts your resume, and helps prevent foodborne illness in the community.
- With a card from AAA Food Handler, you qualify for roles like cooks, servers, bartenders, dishwashers, caterers, food truck staff, and more.
- Average wages vary: dishwashers earn about $9/hour, servers $9.89/hour, fast food cooks $8.78/hour, and restaurant cooks $10.74/hour (BLS data).
- AAA Food Handler supports you with the training program, while official updates and rules can be found through the Mississippi State Department of Health and your local county health office.
- To meet Mississippi food safety rules, at least one owner, manager, or chef must complete an approved training program and pass an ANAB-accredited exam.
- AAA Food Handler offers online training and support to help food managers meet these requirements easily.
- Mississippi follows the 2017 FDA Food Code, requiring one Certified Food Protection Manager per establishment unless exempted by the State Department of Health.
- ANSI certification is important because it ensures managers are trained to prevent common risks like Salmonella and Norovirus, protecting both staff and customers.
- Food managers ensure compliance with regulations, train employees, monitor food safety practices, and manage safe storage, cooking, and handling.
- With AAA Food Handler training, managers gain the skills to reduce foodborne illness and maintain a safe, compliant foodservice environment.
- Food service managers and chefs in Mississippi earn about $23 per hour, averaging nearly $48,500 per year (BLS data).
- AAA Food Handler’s certification program not only strengthens food safety but also opens doors to higher-paying leadership roles in restaurants, cafeterias, and catering businesses.
- Food Allergy Training teaches food handlers to identify allergens, prevent cross-contact, and respond to allergic reactions.
- Under Mississippi food safety guidelines, all staff handling or serving food—cooks, servers, and managers—should complete this training to protect customers and stay compliant.
- Yes, AAA Food Handler offers a 100% online program, so you can train anytime with internet access.
- Most learners complete the course in about 2 hours, making it both convenient and efficient.
- Costs vary, but AAA Food Handler provides affordable Mississippi food safety courses, with options for businesses and groups.
- Our program is developed by experts, meets recognized standards, and issues a valid certificate accepted by employers and regulatory agencies.
- ANAB itself does not require training, but some Mississippi cities or counties may set their own standards.
- AAA Food Handler ensures its training aligns with state and local food safety rules, helping food businesses meet compliance.
- Nine foods—milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, soy, wheat, and sesame—cause 90% of allergic reactions, and mishandling them puts customers at risk.
- AAA Food Handler training equips staff to handle allergens safely and supports Mississippi food safety regulations. More details are available from the Mississippi State Department of Health, the FDA Food Code, and FARE resources.
