NEW JERSEY
FOOD HANDLERS CARD
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- ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) Accredited
- Approved and Accredited in New Jersey
- 100% Online, Accessible 24 hours a Day, 7 Days a Week
- Course Duration: 1.5 Hour
- Course Access: 3 Months from Purchase
- Owners/Managers: Manage, Track, and Report Employee Progress
- Certificate of Completion upon Successful Completion of Final Exam
- Exam Passing Score 70%
- 2 Chances to Pass the 40 Question Final Exam
- Languages Available: English, Spanish
- Bulk Discount Pricing Available
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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.
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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
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)
The New Jersey Food Handlers Card is issued after completing a state-recognized food safety training program from the ANAB, which is accredited. This course educates food service employees on essential safety practices, including safe food handling, personal hygiene, preventing cross-contamination, minimizing foodborne illness risks, and keeping workspaces clean. It also includes information on New Jersey-specific food safety regulations. This card is crucial for individuals working in food preparation, service, or storage in restaurants, food trucks, cafeterias, and other food establishments across the state.
You must complete an ANAB accredited food safety course to obtain your New Jersey Food Handler Card. Once you complete the course and pass the exam, you’ll be awarded a Food Handler Card accepted throughout New Jersey.
The course costs $6.95 and offers bulk discount pricing for employers with multiple staff members.
The course takes approximately 1.5 hours and is available 24/7 online from any device.
The Food Handler course is in English and Spanish, making it easy for diverse teams to access and understand the material.
Topics include:
- Personal hygiene and handwashing
- Safe food temperatures
- Cross-contamination prevention
- Proper cleaning and sanitizing
- Foodborne illness prevention
You’re allowed two attempts to pass the 40-question final exam, with a minimum passing score of 70%.
Managers can track, manage, and report employee progress using the course’s built-in tools, perfect for staying on top of compliance.
The course increases food safety awareness, reduces workplace risk, boosts productivity, and improves team satisfaction through safer practices.
The Food Handler Certificate Course helps eliminate hazards and reduce the risk of contamination or foodborne outbreaks by teaching correct food handling and hygiene techniques.
The certificate is valid across all counties in New Jersey, including Bergen, and complies with state and local food safety guidelines.
The course is accredited by the ANAB and meets the food safety standards required by the State of New Jersey. It is recognized across all counties, including Bergen, Essex, Middlesex, and Camden, and complies with statewide food handling regulations.
For official guidance on food safety regulations in New Jersey, contact:
New Jersey Department of Health – Food and Drug Safety Program
PO Box 369, Trenton, NJ 08625-0369
New Jersey’s Cottage Food Law allows the sale of non-potentially hazardous foods, including: Baked goods, jams, jellies, granola, dry mixes, honey, candies, and other shelf-stable foods.
Under New Jersey Department of Health, Cottage Food Operators manage their own business. Therefore, Food Protection Manager Certification is required.
Cottage food businesses can earn up to $50,000 in gross annual sales without a food establishment license. Sales must be direct to consumers.
