* 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.
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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. North Carolina law requires that all food establishments have a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff.
Pass an exam from an ANAB accredited program, such as AAA Food Handler’s Food Protection Manager Certification.
The ANAB is a non-governmental organization that provides accreditation services to both public and private sector organizations. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of the ANAB.
North Carolina Food Manager Certification is valid for 5 years and must be renewed before expiration.
Yes. North Carolina recognizes Food Protection Manager Certification from programs accredited by the ANAB and the Conference for Food Protection (CFP), making them valid nationwide.
North Carolina follows the 2017 FDA Model Food Code. Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above, and cold foods at 41°F or below.
Food handlers are trained for basic food safety. Food managers oversee broader responsibilities, including compliance, staff training, and operational safety.
Yes, online training and exams are available and fully accepted in North Carolina.
AAA Food Handler’s Food Protection Manager Certification is accredited by the ANAB and the Conference for Food Protection (CFP). It’s widely accepted and recognized across the United States.
They monitor food safety operations, train staff, and ensure compliance with the North Carolina food code.
It helps prevent foodborne illness, ensures compliance, and boosts career opportunities.
You’ll need to complete an approved course in nutrition and foodservice management and pass the Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) exam.
AAA Food Handler’s Food Manager Program meets the requirements for Certified Food Service Manager Requirement to Comply with CFR § 483.60 Food and Nutrition Services.
No. North Carolina does not mandate statewide certification for food managers; however, the Person in Charge (PIC) must demonstrate knowledge of basic food safety principles.
Food safety in North Carolina is overseen by the Department of Health and Human Services, Environmental Health Section.
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Food Handler Reviews
4.9
It was informative
This course was very well made and easy to follow.
Would recommend to others in the field.
I love how this course was able to fit into my schedule. It covered the most important aspects of food safety, etc. I learned so much, too.
While the training is very informative and taught me some new things, I did not like that we have no review questions after going from one module to the next. There is a lot of info to process in 90 minutes so that would have been helpful.
Great information
Very informative there were things i definitely learned
NA
The best explanation
I appreciated the inclusion of captioning and background music to help me keep focus throughout the units. Units were clear and informative without dragging too much.
Great course
it was ok
Food Manager Reviews
4.9
I enjoyed that the modules were easy to get through and not too long in case you needed to take a break. It encouraged me to keep “just doing one more,” which made it easy to get through the course in its entirety. I feel that this course was very informative and covered every aspect necessary to be a food manager.
The videos are to the point and not long at all. They were informative and interactive. The review questions between modules as well as sample exams at the end of the course were also very beneficial
This training course is full of data and information that highly important to run your food business and home and helps the community to be safe, of course helps to maintain the business and reputation.
The course was very easy to navigate. The style of presentation was engaging as well as the graphic animations used. Would definitely recommend this course to anyone seeking a food safety certification.`
Recommended
nice and thorough training
Simply put the course was simple, effective, and efficient at teaching the proper material for being a good safety manager.
It covered all aspects of food and restaurant safety.
good
Tons of great info! Thank you!
This course was long but I feel like it covered everything I needed to know. Very detailed and that was good for me.
I feel like I learned a lot
I really enjoyed the course very detailed and very educational money. Well spent…
very straight forward and easy to understand
great course
The format enabled me to follow within my speed of understanding the material. I recommend this course to all students seeking upper-level management in the food service industry.
This course was very thorough and I loved that you could move at your own pace. It also gives you the option to go back to any modules for review. The short quizzes at the end helps understand all the information you learned .
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4.9
Having to click three times to move through modules is a waste of time.
n/a
Took right about an hour and a half, like it said it would. The videos did have an automated voice, which was okay. The animations were decent, so it wasn’t awful sitting through it. Gave a good overview of food handling safety.
well-organized
The content was formatted in a way that was not overwhelming, easy to follow along with. I appreciated the reviews throughout the modules that highlighted some questions I might’ve needed to revisit.
This was a good long informative website and I recommend it.
La plataforma me brindó una experiencia de aprendizaje muy completa. El contenido está bien estructurado, explicado de manera clara y fácil de entender. Además, me permitió estudiar a mi propio ritmo y sentirme preparada para el examen. Las herramientas de práctica y los materiales de apoyo son excelentes, realmente se enfocan en que el estudiante comprenda y pueda aplicar el conocimiento. Sin duda la recomiendo a cualquier persona que quiera capacitarse y obtener buenos resultados en su evaluación.
Learned a lot of great tips and standards for handling food.
This was very user friendly and easy to follow/learn.
Este curso fue muy completo. La información está bien organizada y es fácil de entender, incluso para temas complejos. La forma en que se presentan los módulos hace que el aprendizaje sea muy ameno.
Pretty easy to follow
This course was straightforward and easy to follow. The information was presented clearly, which helped me understand the key food safety concepts.
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