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AAA Food Handler

NORTH CAROLINA
FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION

4.9
(8,288 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

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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.
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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
8,288 reviews
4.9
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June 27, 2025

Charleen O.

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Ana S.

To the point!

June 27, 2025

Very informative and to the point with the content. I felt like all info in each module was important and organized efficiently.

Alexis

aprendiendo mas

June 27, 2025

excelente informacion

Brenda S.

Informative Class

June 27, 2025

The class was informative and easy to follow

Michelle

Very thorough and easy to understand!

June 27, 2025

Very informative and easy to follow! Kept my attention and informed me everything I needed to know to keep my customers safe!

Brianna

Food Handler Course

June 27, 2025

very thorough. Each slide was read to you so you did not have to read everything.

Patricia A.

very good course

June 27, 2025

I found this a thorough and informative course. The pace was comfortable and subject matter presented in an easy to follow manner.

Marylia F.

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June 27, 2025

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June 27, 2025

corine

Food handlers rest

June 26, 2025

Very Thorough in notes before test. Make notes for meat cooking timez

Renee C.

Good training

June 26, 2025

Great course!!!!

Marc N.

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June 26, 2025

Corine

Very Interesting

June 26, 2025

This course was very informative. Things that I was not aware of that involves serving in a restaurant or bar.

Bernadette R.

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June 26, 2025

yuki

great

June 26, 2025

great

yuehwen

Locked In

June 26, 2025

I was ready for this

Nate O.

great course

June 26, 2025

very informative and easy to follow

Valery S.

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June 26, 2025

leo K.

Longer videos

June 26, 2025

I would prefer longer videos instead of many short ones

Carla