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AAA Food Handler

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.

ANAB
ANAB
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

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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)

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.

5605 Six Forks Road
Raleigh, NC 27609

Food Handler Reviews

4.9

Food Protection Training
26,796 reviews
4.9
4.9 out of 5 stars (based on 26,796 reviews)
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great

August 15, 2025

I enjoyed the thorough explanations and descriptions

Alan G.

Quick and easy to understand

August 15, 2025

Information was very thorough without taking a long time to explain, the whole course only took about an hour and a half. Videos made info easy to understand

Leannan B.

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Arlina R.

Food Handlers Review

August 15, 2025

It was a great course and very detailed regarding the full process of receiving approved inventory through final destination to serving the end product to customers.

Cameron B.

pretty easy and understandable

August 15, 2025

this provider was easy to understand and covered everything and anything, even if you didnt look for it. the test was also only answers provided if you were paying attention

tyler L.

Love this

August 15, 2025

I love this very educational and provided a lot of information that I needed to know.

Andrea R.

Obligatorio

August 15, 2025

Es muy importante lavarse las manos antes de tener contacto con los alimentos

Virginia D.

Aprendizaje

August 15, 2025

Aprendí mucho hoy , con el examen

Es muy bueno aprender cada día cosas nuevas

Virginia D.

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August 15, 2025

Virginia D.

esay and fun

August 15, 2025

i think is very well elaborated and ilustrated congrats

jorge R.

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Kindley

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August 15, 2025

Quick and easy

Daleisy

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August 15, 2025

Nawal A.

Great class

August 14, 2025

Very informative

Kristofor

AAA Food Handler

August 14, 2025

Victoria B.

Food Handlers Card

August 14, 2025

I had a nice time learning about food safety today. Thank you.

Laura S.

Great

August 14, 2025

Learned lots of great information.

Evelyn M.

Food Handler

August 14, 2025

It was excellent easy to follow.

Cheslie C.

increible

August 14, 2025

poco nerviosa pero facil de contestar.

michel C.

Food Manager Reviews

4.9

Food Protection Training
8,249 reviews
4.9
4.9 out of 5 stars (based on 8,249 reviews)
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Great knowledge to learned about Manager Food. The Safety of Food Handling, Food Temperature, Hygiene, and Cleaning/Sanitizing

December 29, 2024

This Training course is very informative.

Analiza

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December 29, 2024

Meagan

GREAT INFORMATIVE PROGRAM

December 29, 2024

I learned a lot from going through this course very easy to understand.

Exae

good course

December 27, 2024

comprehensive

Joe

great

December 27, 2024

easy to understand and follow

Valerie

TX Food Manager

December 27, 2024

Great information

Brandi

Good

December 27, 2024

Good

Hector

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December 27, 2024

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Hector

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Gisselle D.

food manager certify food handling

December 27, 2024

very educating and clear. the pop quiz are very helpful

visual aids are clear and up to point

the narration is very clear

Raymund C.

great

December 26, 2024

very helpfull

pilar T.

4 stars

December 26, 2024

I found the program easy to use once I leaned how to go back or go forward

Cheryl

Amazin information

December 26, 2024

Tamara B.

Great Food Safety Course!

December 26, 2024

I work in a preschool/daycare setting but it is great to have this overall knowledge. Everything was explained well and covered in a timely manner. I

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December 25, 2024

Ethan

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Jesse H.

great

December 23, 2024

this site is awsome

tim

Very educational!

December 23, 2024

Great content! Easy to follow and straightforward

Magin B.

very educational

December 23, 2024

It refreshed everything i already knew

Mariah G.

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4.9

Food Protection Training
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Emily

Thorough, quick and easy!

September 12, 2025

I think we can admit going through a full training course for food handling again after yours expired, is tedious. But this was a breeze to get through! The questions were the word for word explanations you got prior to the test.

Keannia

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September 12, 2025

Miguel V.

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stephanie

good

September 12, 2025

good

Damond W.

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September 12, 2025

passed

andre

It’s great

September 12, 2025

Honestly very easy

Kevin T.

great way to learn

September 12, 2025

It comes in handy for people who do not know or follow the policies of food safety, i learned a lot with the training and learned new information about food freezing points

Jessica C.

Muy interesante e informativo

September 12, 2025

Me gustó, muy didáctico

Sol M.

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September 12, 2025

kaylee S.

Loved it

September 12, 2025

Very informative and interactive while still being engaging.

Rachel S.

great

September 12, 2025

great bot lots of videos

Jamiro F.

Great Course

September 12, 2025

Este curso es muy bueno. Facil de comprender

Elisbeth

Great Course

September 12, 2025

Great and easy explanation

Elisbeth

Food handler safety

September 12, 2025

1. Washing hands

2.changing gloves

3.changing uniforms

4.you get sick report it to the manager.

Kalisa I.

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September 12, 2025

David M.

Thank you

September 12, 2025

Very informative

Todd W.

Well Spoken

September 12, 2025

I have taken other training classes before but this one was simple, informative and to the point!

Shoshana

Very helpful course!

September 12, 2025

Tayla P.

Pretty good

September 12, 2025

This was a good course that taught me everything I needed to know about food safety.

Riley

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