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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.

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.
Food Hygiene Training

ELIMINATE

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

Food Safety Certification

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.

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Food Manager Reviews

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Food Protection Training
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Foodie Food Training Review

October 24, 2025

Pretty comprehensive. I certainly took a lot of notes while trying to keep up. I wish there was the option to reverse or skip forward in the videos in order to reach specific timestamps, but that’s just a nothing sandwich.

Daniel D.

Testing made easy

October 24, 2025

I found that this site was very informative and easily understood.

Emily S.

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October 24, 2025

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Jamie

Very educating

October 24, 2025

I liked the fact it was presented quickly

Silas

Good

October 24, 2025

It was simple and easy to follow along

Destiny

food handling experience

October 24, 2025

fun and interesting facts to leaern and know about food handling

David M.

Easy to manage

October 24, 2025

Hello, I did the food manager’s course and honestly it was super easy to understand and get through, hassle free.

Claudia B.

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October 24, 2025

Belgiba U.

Easy Course

October 24, 2025

The course is of much common sense knowledge. It is pretty straight forward but it takes time. A 6th grader probably can do this well.

Adela G.

Efficient and Informative Testing

October 23, 2025

I enjoyed how thorough the testing was and have learned a lot from this!

Gilbert B.

Food handler

October 23, 2025

Good information and easy to follow slides

Jannelyn D.

Quick and easy

October 23, 2025

This was a straightforward and simple program

Rachael

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October 23, 2025

Gwen

good and easily way to learn.

October 23, 2025

The stuff to lean it was really simple and easy to learn.

Cyrus S.

Painless and quick but informative

October 23, 2025

Easy to complete

Sandi

Practical

October 23, 2025

Very easy to understand and follow

Rocio B.

Highly informative

October 23, 2025

I never knew how much work and effort truly went into making food safe until now. very informative and prepared me for my future in the food industry.

Garrett

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October 23, 2025

christopher

Informative

October 23, 2025

AAA Food handler course was informative and simple to complete.

Tommy

Good knowledge

October 23, 2025

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