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AAA Food Handler

NORTH CAROLINA
FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION

4.9
(8,285 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.
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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.

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Raleigh, NC 27609

Food Manager Reviews

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Food Protection Training
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June 20, 2025

Great training videos. I also enjoyed the review questions and if I got them wrong, I was able to go back and do it again until I got the right answer.

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Simple and Easy

June 20, 2025

Easy to follow and understand!

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Very thorough and easy to understand!

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Maricela R.

Concise!

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Clear information!

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June 20, 2025

Training is awesome! It’s on point, easy to understand, and has provided good examples.

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Camily

Quick, easy, affordable and painless!

June 19, 2025

Title of my review says it all! Will use again in the future.

Korbyn S.

Excellent Course!

June 19, 2025

I found the AAA food handler safety course to be easy to understand ,extremely informative and educational. The exam was questions were clear and I was able to pass on the first try. I would highly recommend this course to everyone.

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June 19, 2025

This was very informative and easy to follow.

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