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AAA Food Handler

NORTH CAROLINA
FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION

4.9
(8,276 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

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Food Protection Training
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Food Handler certification review

September 7, 2025

The course explained thoroughly upon how to safely handle and store food, proper temperatures and storing food in a safe manner. This was great to become more knowledgeable upon how to correctly handle food and what I can do to prevent illness when doing so.

Erik T.

Food handler

September 7, 2025

Great training with lots of information

Han M.

Easy

September 7, 2025

This was easy.

Thomas J.

5

September 7, 2025

Great course

Valentina M.

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September 7, 2025

cw

Interesting

September 7, 2025

This was very interesting

Daniel C.

Great

September 7, 2025

Lot of knowledge and pretty easy to understand

Juan

AAA Food Handler Training Course

September 7, 2025

This was an easy course to follow! The sample questions were helpful.

Paige A.

Food handler

September 7, 2025

A bit long, but great information

Erin T.

Informative and safe

September 7, 2025

This course taught me important information on how to handle certain situations and also how to prevent unsafe food handling when it comes to food safety. Straight to the point and very informative.

Sergio O.

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September 7, 2025

Hannah R.

Great course

September 7, 2025

Course was long but very informative. Well worth the time

Leighford J.

Excellent

September 7, 2025

I went into this mandatory training expecting it to be dry and tedious, but I was pleasantly surprised. The content was clear, relevant, and thoughtfully presented. It felt more like a conversation than a lecture. I appreciated the clean layout, the practical examples, and how easy it was to follow. It was painless, informative, and honestly one of the better training modules I’ve completed. Great job to whoever put this together.

Hamis

very fun

September 7, 2025

amazing experience learned plenty and was a great challenge

felipe G.

Course recommended

September 6, 2025

This course is very informative and doesn’t take much of your time. Well worth the money.

Sherri B.

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September 6, 2025

Aniston L.

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September 6, 2025

Muy practico,informativo y educativo,muy interesante e importante que debemos conocer

Lourdes E.

ENJOYED MY LESSON

September 6, 2025

LESSON AND INFORMATION WAS EASY AND STRAIGHT FORWARD TO UNDERSTAND.

ANGEL

Food Handler

September 6, 2025

Good and easy

Daniela V.

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September 6, 2025

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