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AAA Food Handler

NORTH CAROLINA
FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION

4.9
(8,286 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.
Food Hygiene Training

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
8,286 reviews
4.9
4.9 out of 5 stars (based on 8,286 reviews)
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Great Program

June 25, 2025

this program was quick but very informative and it didn’t take long to get my food handler’s card! Would highly recommend!

Kassandra M.

Great

June 25, 2025

Great

Sharia

Excellent course

June 25, 2025

Learned a lot from this

Crystal

Simple to log in and listen

June 25, 2025

Easy to follow along and learn

Nancy H.

No Title

June 25, 2025

Morgan B.

Great course

June 25, 2025

Very clear information and easy to understand.

Kernicia

Easy and Fast

June 25, 2025

This was a great and easy way to get your food handlers

Jasmine

Amazing

June 24, 2025

great review

randy

Great Training

June 24, 2025

I really enjoyed the training, I was thinking I knew most of the information that was going to be covered, but it covered so much more than I had expected.

Coreen E.

Easy as pie

June 24, 2025

Simple ,short videos super quick and painless.

Leslie

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June 24, 2025

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Alondra B.

Very Informative

June 24, 2025

I have worked in a commercial bakery for 5 years, and even though i follow food safety very well, i definitely learned a lot if interesting facts on food born illnesses.

Hunter

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June 24, 2025

Lauren

Very informative and well put together course and test

June 24, 2025

From start to finish this was very thorough and easy to understand.

Michele M.

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June 24, 2025

Risa L.

Very simple

June 24, 2025

Easy to use website with clear explainations

Manjyot

AAA FOOD HANDLER

June 24, 2025

YOU NEED TO KNOW THESE THINGS . YOU CAN PREVENT SOMEONE FROM GETTING SICK

KEITH C.

DIDN'T FALL ASLEEP

June 24, 2025

THE COURSE WAS VERY LONG BUT KEPT MY ATTENTION, I APPRECIATED MARIA AND HER ENTHUSIASTIC VOICE. IT WAS VERY INFORMATIVE AND LEARNED A LOT. I APPRECIATED THAT I WAS ABLE TO START AND STOP AND REVIEW. OVERALL THOROUGHLY ENJOYED IT.

DEBRA B.

Good

June 24, 2025

It was good. Almost painless.

Greg G.

Relevant Course

June 24, 2025

Much more helpful and relevant course, easy for study

Ghanashyam A.