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AAA Food Handler

NORTH CAROLINA
FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION

4.9
(8,271 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.

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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

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PREVENT

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

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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.

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MINIMIZE

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

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

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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 Manager Reviews

4.9

Food Protection Training
8,271 reviews
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September 8, 2025

Abigail S.

loved it

September 8, 2025

easily informed and loved the review questions

Lilly W.

I learned so much

September 8, 2025

Things i did not know now I perfectly know

Maria

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September 8, 2025

Rowell

Allergen training course

September 8, 2025

This course was very informative upon going through and learning cross contamination and preventives for when a allergens come into someone’s food to help save them from a life or death situation. It helped provide correct knowledge of food allergens in a work environment to be aware of.

Erik T.

Great Training!!

September 8, 2025

I thought this was an excellent training, I learned a lot of details I was unaware of

Antoinette G.

me gusto

September 8, 2025

Estuvo muy bien, aprendo metodos de limpieza que no conocia

Anuar B.

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September 8, 2025

Jin W.

Learned Alot

September 8, 2025

This course of training was extremely knowledgeable

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Andres A.

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Excellent training

September 8, 2025

This training was very simple and easy to follow. The information was reviewed in a quick and easy way to follow.

Stephanie S.

Amazing

September 8, 2025

Good website

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Brittany G.

Easy and Informational

September 8, 2025

Was a quick course and explained everything clearly, it was easy to understand!

M G.

Eye Opening

September 8, 2025

It was very interesting to see how everything is super connected and how easy it is for cross contamination.

Macklin

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September 8, 2025

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Awesome

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Awesome

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