NORTH CAROLINA
FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION

4.9

(8,249 reviews)

$99.95

Gold Package

$119.95

Diamond Package

$69.95

Exam Only

$49.95

Training Only

* 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.

100% Online, Accessible 24 hours a Day, 7 Days a Week
Start, Stop and Resume Training Course as Needed
Course Duration: 4 Hours Exam Duration: 2 Hours
Courses and Exam Expire 1 Year From Purchase Date
Exam Passing Score 70%

ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) Accredited Food Manager Certification
Print Your Food Manager Certificate Immediately After Passing Your Exam
Group Registrations: Keep Track of All Employees in One Area
Certification Valid for Up to 5 Years
Health Department Approved in All 50 States
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North Carolina Food Manager Certification – Health Department Approved

We guarantee approval of the Certified Food Protection Manager Program by the health department.

Please click to view the nationally recognized ANSI accreditation for Food Protection Manager.

OUR CLIENTS

BENEFITS OF TRAINING

PREVENT

Education is the best tool to prevent, minimize, or eliminate foodborne illnesses and food hazards.

AWARENESS

Improve critical thinking and decision making to prevent or avoid sticky situations.

ELIMINATE

Training helps reduce or eliminate food safety hazards before they become major issues.

MINIMIZE

Be able to recognize, mitigate, reduce or eliminate the risk of improper food safety procedures.

PRODUCTIVITY

Reducing food safety complaints will create a happier workplace and in turn increase productivity.

WORKPLACE SATISFACTION

Serving safe food will increase productivity will in turn increase workplace satisfaction.

WHY CHOOSE US

Getting Food Manager Certification 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)

Is Food Manager Certification Required in North Carolina?

Yes. North Carolina law requires that all food establishments have a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff.

How Do I Become a Certified Food Manager in North Carolina?

Pass an exam from an ANAB accredited program, such as AAA Food Handler’s Food Protection Manager Certification.

What Is the ANAB?

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.

How Long Is a Food Safety Certification Valid in North Carolina?

North Carolina Food Manager Certification is valid for 5 years and must be renewed before expiration.

Is Food Protection Manager Certification Accepted in North Carolina?

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.

What Food Safety Temperatures Are Required in North Carolina?

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.

What Is the Difference Between a Food Handler and a Food Manager in North Carolina?

Food handlers are trained for basic food safety. Food managers oversee broader responsibilities, including compliance, staff training, and operational safety.

Can I Take the North Carolina Food Manager Certification Online?

Yes, online training and exams are available and fully accepted in North Carolina.

What Is the Most Recognized Food Manager Certification?

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.

What Does a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) Do in North Carolina?

They monitor food safety operations, train staff, and ensure compliance with the North Carolina food code.

Why Is Food Protection Manager Certification Important in North Carolina?

It helps prevent foodborne illness, ensures compliance, and boosts career opportunities.

How Do I Become a Certified Dietary Manager in North Carolina?

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.

Are There Any Statewide Food Manager Certification Requirements in North Carolina?

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.

Who Regulates Food Safety in North Carolina?

Food safety in North Carolina is overseen by the Department of Health and Human Services, Environmental Health Section.

5605 Six Forks Road
Raleigh, NC 27609

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August 17, 2025

i pass

Victoria M.

Good course

Glad to hear it was women and minority owned!

Megan

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Marcus R.

Good test

Great information

Anthony

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Glad I took the Course

Lots of very useful information. Simply explained. Thourough.

P K.

Too long and too much dead air

Really.good.course but the robo voice is toolong winded and things are a bit too slow.

Dan

Easy

Melanie

A great food handler course experience.

This course was the best I have ever taken, especially since it is the only one I have ever taken. I appreciate that I wasn’t given the exact answers to just regurgitate back onto the questions at the end, but I was provided with all the necessary information, and it was a fun and slightly challenging experience. I thought the diagrams were nice and learned a lot more than I thought I would from this. All and all, this was a splendid time for me.

Joel R.

Iesha S.

A+

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Olivia

Informative and engaging

Heather O.

Informative

Pay attention to details

Jesse M.

it was informative

Novi

Course was great

I enjoyed the course was super easy

Dee R.

Very easy to follow

Was fun, very easy to follow, and went over everything on the exam

Aaliyah

Food Handler Cert

It was great and informative !

Brajha H.

This course was simple and easy to understand.

I usually am bad at learning new things and retaining the knowledge for a quiz but this course made the process simple and easy to understand.

Cedric B.

Food examination test and regulation

It’s was a refreshing course showing me I’m doing a lot of things correctly and what to improve on

Lance M.

January 10, 2025

Min

A thorough information

A wonderful and detailed explanation of everything that is required to establish a successful food business.

Prarthna B.

Food Manager Training

I enjoyed my Inspector Maria very much. I liked the way this class was set up. Thank you.

Jane S.

January 9, 2025

Jimmy C.

This course is interactive and provides great knowledge.

Amandeep K.

Good

East ans user friend

Jess

good

Very good

Miguel N.

learnt different hazards as well as how to handle food the safe way.

January 8, 2025

dhaval

good program

easy to follow and helps alot.

Jesse B.

Very Informative

I really enjoyed the training course! I loved having the mini quizzes at the end of each section!

Natalie

it was very informative

leona P.

Everything was clear and easy to understand

Excelente I learned a lot of things

Clara

January 7, 2025

Very helpful and clear guidance.

Lajja J.

Navigable

This was an easily navigable training to someone that had not had the training before. Some of it was common sense, but there was a lot of good information contained within.

Bruce

As painless as possible

Content was straightforward and easy to understand

Thomas

me gusto mucho el curso

todo esta muy detallado

yesenia F.

The AI voice is off putting

January 6, 2025

The course materials are excellent and I like the mid module questions however the AI voice that reads the material is entirely off putting. It made the entire experience feel like a slog because the voice is so boring.

Whittney S.

Nice!

Cole P.

September 13, 2025

Dakota F.

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joselius

Thorough and Complete

Learned new content about allergens and feel more prepared and cross-trained to inform my colleagues.

Briana

Thomas F.

Learning new things

How to stay clean

Mike A.

Course Review

This course was very informative and suited to my learning style. The only thing that could’ve improved my experience is if I were able to rewind the video before watching it fully. There were somethings I need to watch back and had trouble finding the time mark when the video was over.

Alexis H.

Woman/Minority owned plus!!

Easy to follow as well as quick and to the point!

Brenda

Food Handler’s Course

It was fast and informative.

Daniel M.

Great

Aidan B.

Allison

Jack F.

Food handlers review

I finished this in two days easily and it was super quick and easy and taught me a lot! Highly recommend!

Ryan

100% recommended

it is really good informative, straight to the point and fast to do it.

stephanie

It was comprehensive and helpful

I benefited and enjoyed a lot from the amount of information. The course was comprehensive and useful.

Ouafae

Audio issues

Great content, audio only worked on ~10% of slides. Thank goodness for closed captioning!

Nathan

Janiyah W.

Tigist

Judy F.

It is what it is

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NORTH CAROLINA FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION

$99.95

Gold Package

$119.95

Diamond Package

$69.95

Exam Only

$49.95

Training Only

OUR CLIENTS

BENEFITS OF TRAINING

PREVENT

AWARENESS

ELIMINATE

MINIMIZE

PRODUCTIVITY

WORKPLACE SATISFACTION

WHY CHOOSE US

Getting Food Manager Certification Is Quick and Hassle-Free

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

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A great food handler course experience.

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Course was great

Very easy to follow

Food Handler Cert

This course was simple and easy to understand.

Food examination test and regulation

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A thorough information

Food Manager Training

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learnt different hazards as well as how to handle food the safe way.

good program

Very Informative

it was very informative

Everything was clear and easy to understand

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Navigable

As painless as possible

me gusto mucho el curso

The AI voice is off putting

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Thorough and Complete

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Learning new things

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Woman/Minority owned plus!!

Food Handler’s Course

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100% recommended

It was comprehensive and helpful

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NORTH CAROLINA
FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION