* Diamond Package – In order to qualify for the Free Retest, you must complete the ENTIRE online training and sample tests BEFORE taking the initial Food Manager exam. The 1 free retest must be taken within 6 months of not passing the first time. All other retests will be $69.95.
Missouri Food Manager Certification – Health Department Approved
We guarantee approval of the Certified Food Protection Manager Program by the health department.
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Education is the best tool to prevent, minimize, or eliminate foodborne illnesses and food hazards.
Training helps reduce or eliminate food safety hazards before they become major issues.
Reducing food safety complaints will create a happier workplace and in turn increase productivity.
Numerous professionals nationwide have already earned and renewed their card with AAA Food Handler — a trusted name in food safety training.
Yes. Most Missouri food establishments are required to have a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. The certification must come from a program accredited by the ANAB.
AAA Food Handler’s Food Protection Manager Certification is accredited by the ANAB and meets national food safety standards established by the Conference for Food Protection (CFP), making it valid statewide in Missouri.
Yes. Both the training and the exam are available online 24/7. You can complete the entire process at your own pace and download your certificate immediately after passing.
Yes. The certification from AAA Food Handler meets the requirements of both city and county health departments across Missouri, ensuring you’re compliant at every jurisdictional level.
The certification is accepted in Boone County (including Columbia), Cape Girardeau, Clay County, Dent County, Franklin County, the City of Independence, Jefferson County, Kansas City, Lincoln County, Marion County, Platte County, St. Charles County, and both St. Louis City and County.
Once you pass the exam, your Missouri Food Manager Certification remains valid for 5 years throughout Missouri.
To stay compliant with Missouri food safety laws, you must retake and pass a new exam from a program accredited by the ANAB when your certification expires.
Yes. AAA Food Handler’s certification meets federal food safety requirements outlined in CFR § 483.60, making it valid in healthcare facilities, nursing homes, and other dietary service operations.
AAA Food Handler offers one free retest with most packages if you complete all training and practice tests before your first attempt. Additional retests are available for a fee.
Once you earn your Food Protection Manager Certification, it belongs to you personally, not to your employer. You can present it to any food establishment in Missouri where you work, as long as it remains valid.
Programs accredited by the ANAB are nationally recognized and meet strict quality standards, ensuring your certification is valid across Missouri and other U.S. states.
Yes. AAA Food Handler offers the Food Protection Manager Certification training and exam in both English and Spanish, and both language options are accepted by health departments throughout Missouri.
For official guidance, contact:
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Bureau of Environmental Health Services
912 Wildwood
Jefferson City, Missouri 65102
Website: https://health.mo.gov
Food Manager Reviews
4.9
Great course! Very easy to follow and understand. Highly recommended!
Excellent training and informative.
excellent class very informative trainginh
I recently completed the Food Manager Certification course, and it exceeded my expectations. The course was interactive, informative, and engaging, making it easy to stay focused throughout. The material was presented in a clear and concise manner, with real-world examples that made the information easy to understand and apply. Overall, the course was well-prepared, highly organized, and professionally delivered. I would definitely recommend it to anyone seeking a solid foundation in food safety and management.
This course was self paced, easy to learn, and beneficial. I recommend to anyone that needs to get their certification .
This program was easy to follow and easy to pass.
Very well organized training
very well explained,
Was able to complete on my time
This is a great training all the way around. It is long and a little arduous, but well worth it. It is very informative and simple to understand. The training is divided into 10 sessions, each of which is further broken down into various sections. These sections are very straightforward. Very easy to take notes and follow through. The only negative thing I have to say is that if you miss something being said, you can’t scroll backwards; you have to repeat that lesson of that section.
Covered a wide range of concepts in a way that was easy to understand
I found the course to be standard in almost all the information provided however, particularly at the earlier points in the course, I found several instances of information that should have been taught concurrently was split up. This non-linear dissemination made written note taking quite problematic and impeded what could be a more natural flow throughout the lessons. The topic that this was most prevalent in was the discussion of Bio Hazards including discussion of various pathogens. I specifically recall a lesson review with questions regarding Trichinella and Shiga Toxin when they had not yet been covered in the course. Immediately following that review section, those topics were then covered. Outside of those issues I found the course to be rather buggy. I used an iPad A16 (2025) with the latest software update as of today 11/16/25. Also as a note, it would be very helpful to rewind each video along the slider bar to a specific point rather than having to replay the entire video.
Good Stuff!
It was an easy and Interesting course. I learned things I did not know .
The importance of keep food safe to avoid any outbreak. The importance of keeping the food facilities clean and safe. The importance of give training to your staff and record and report everything. The importance of times and temperatures in a food facility.
I like how the course simplify things!
Simple yet effective information
Learned a lot.