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AAA Food Handler

NORTH CAROLINA
FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION

4.9
(8,279 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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June 16, 2025

It was a good learning and training for food manager course

Riya M.

Very detailed and easy to follow through

June 16, 2025

Excellent course, my only gripe with it was the inability to move forward or back if I missed something. Had to replay the module completely. I understand not allowing moving forward, but it would be great if it could allow going back a few seconds.

Juthika D.

Thank you

June 16, 2025

Thank you

Jazmin

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June 16, 2025

Dylan C.

Great information easy module to follow and listen to.

June 16, 2025

This was a great program I’ve learned so much for home and business.

Maxine H.

Informative food handlers course

June 16, 2025

Easy to follow information that will be very helpful in my workplace

Kendra B.

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June 16, 2025

It was good

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zoe

good

June 16, 2025

simple and concise

Fabiola A.

Who wrote the final exam questions?????

June 16, 2025

I am deeply disappointed with the AAA Food Handler course and would give it no more than a single star. The final exam portion was riddled with errors—ranging from poorly worded questions to outright inaccuracies—which not only caused confusion, but also cast doubt on the credibility and professionalism of the course as a whole. The study material itself was excessively long-winded, lacking in clarity, and failed to present the information in a way that supported true comprehension or retention. The teaching methods employed felt outdated and poorly adapted to an online learning environment; rather than being streamlined or interactive, the instruction was tedious and monotonous, making it difficult to stay engaged. Most notably, the course failed to provide practice questions or opportunities for active learning throughout, which is an essential component of any effective educational program, particularly one focused on safety and compliance. Overall, I found the experience to be frustrating, inefficient, and ultimately unworthy of recommendation. I will absolutely be seeking a more reputable and thoughtfully designed alternative the next time I need to complete food safety certification.

Owen

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June 16, 2025

Addison

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June 16, 2025

Was a great training for the exam. It was very helpful.

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Gianna

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June 16, 2025

this course was very informative and helped me prepare for the required tests.

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Matthew K.

Awesome

June 16, 2025

I like it, informative and quick

Christian

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June 16, 2025

This was an easy way to learn at your own pace.

Nikki

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June 16, 2025

This was easy to follow along. I liked that I could do it at my own pace. I liked how it had questions after the courses to make sure you were understanding what they were teaching.

Nikki