NORTH CAROLINA
FOOD HANDLERS CARD
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- ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) Accredited
- Approved and Accredited in North Carolina
- 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.
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
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 North Carolina Food Handlers Card is a certificate approved and accredited by the ANAB. It helps food workers understand best practices for handling food safely to reduce the risks of foodborne illness.
To get your Food Handler Card, complete the approved online course, pass the final exam with a 70% or higher score, and download your certificate of completion. You have two chances to pass the 40-question final exam.
The Food Handler Certificate course is 100% online and available 24/7, so you can take it anytime that fits your schedule.
Anyone who works with food in North Carolina, such as cooks, servers, baristas, grocery staff, and dishwashers, can benefit from the course. Employers also benefit from having trained staff who follow safe food practices.
The Food Handler Certificate course helps you understand how to prevent foodborne illnesses, improve hygiene practices, handle food safely, and maintain clean kitchen environments. It also improves workplace efficiency and satisfaction.
The food handler course takes approximately 1.5 hours to complete.
The Food Handler Certificate course is offered in both English and Spanish.
Food Handler Card is recognized in all counties, including Wake and other key areas across the state.
The course is affordable at $6.95, with bulk discounts available for groups or employers.
Managers can easily track employee progress, manage course completion, and generate reports through the system.
We offer:
- Satisfaction Guarantee
- State-Approved and Accredited Course
- Online Interactive Format
- Price Match Guarantee
- Complete administrative tools for owners and managers
There is no difference—both terms are used interchangeably and show that you completed a food safety course.
The AAA Food Handler Card satisfies the food safety training requirement under North Carolina’s Cottage Food Law, as long as the course is accredited by the ANAB. The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA & CS) recognizes ANAB-accredited training as acceptable for cottage food producers. Ensure that your AAA Food Handler course includes this accreditation to meet the state’s requirements.
North Carolina does not require formal food safety training for cottage food producers. But it’s a good idea to take a basic food safety course like the AAA Food Handler Card. It helps you follow safe practices and build customer trust. Please check with your local health department as some places have extra rules.
ANAB accreditation ensures the course meets national standards for food safety, making the card widely accepted by health departments and employers.
For official guidance on food safety regulations in North Carolina, Contact:
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services – Environmental Health Section
5605 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, North Carolina 27609
