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AAA Food Handler

NORTH CAROLINA
FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION

4.9
(8,282 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
8,282 reviews
4.9
4.9 out of 5 stars (based on 8,282 reviews)
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good course

June 19, 2025

easy to follow

Li C.

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June 19, 2025

veronica P.

Educational and Nice

June 19, 2025

The course didn’t feel boring with the imagery and everything, it was nice

DeQuavius T.

Long but worth it

June 19, 2025

Takes a while but that is because it is in depth and gives all the needed information with explanations.

Caitlin

Interesting and informative

June 19, 2025

Great, clear information

Lidija B.

foodborne illness

June 19, 2025

Honestly learned a lot about many viruses and how even one mess up can lead to a lot of people ill and could possibly lead them to death

Daniel

Great course

June 19, 2025

Great course!

Ekaterina

Informative and interactive

June 19, 2025

I thought this was a great overview with additional details describing how to keep a safe environment for food, employees and customers. I enjoyed that part of the training was interactive and kept my attention.

Stacey M.

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June 19, 2025

Mountaha S.

great course

June 19, 2025

easy and fast course. test allows you to go back and revisit questions your doubtful on before submitting.

erika

Time

June 19, 2025

I think it could be made better by showing us how much time each module takes, how much time the entire course takes, & giving us quizzes along the way. Other than that, it was great.

Kimberly

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June 19, 2025

Linda H.

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June 19, 2025

Natalia F.

Very Helpful Course

June 19, 2025

I can tell I learned a lot regarding food Handling

Juan E.

food handler training

June 19, 2025

Denisa K.

food handler training

June 19, 2025

informative

Denisa K.

food handler training

June 19, 2025

very informative, nice learning tool

Maria H.

Review

June 19, 2025

it was good and informative and pretty easy to follow

Daniel

Accurate and Timely

June 19, 2025

Yes, as tedious as safety training is, it is important and necessary. This session is to the point and fast enough paced to get you refreshed and updated even when you have been doing this stuff for years. Worth the time and money, thank you.

John H.

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June 19, 2025

Informative, long

Meryam S.