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AAA Food Handler

NORTH CAROLINA
FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION

4.9
(8,271 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.

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
8,271 reviews
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June 7, 2025

Sophia M.

Helpful Information

June 7, 2025

I learned plenty of useful information

Laely D.

Good material

June 7, 2025

Good material but it felt like a lot of information. Would like more questions at the end to practice

Jake

Well done in making sure everything that needs to me known is learned

June 7, 2025

I think this course did a great job in making clear what a responsible alcohol server needs to know in order to do their job properly and within the law. It has up to date information and tests to insure that new information is properly retained.

Alice

it was pretty long but the videos were informative and looked good

June 7, 2025

it explained each step with detail yet also concisely enough, and the slides were good

Kobi T.

It was nice that it has a Spanish versión

June 7, 2025

Not all have a Spanish version and it’s pretty annoying, also though everything that was asked in the exam

Mercedes

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June 7, 2025

Nice and quick

Devin A.

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June 7, 2025

Easy and clear

Ashley

Very informative

June 7, 2025

The training was very informative and helped me pass test.

Lorenzo S.

Good

June 7, 2025

Good

Camryn L.

Very Knowledgeable

June 7, 2025

The course was very knowledgeable , and helpful .

Jorge V.

Overall

June 7, 2025

I was simple and fast I finished all the videos and the test all under an hour. I am glad that I know know proper food handling and can look out for red flags in places when I go out to eat.

Diana L.

this was a very easy test

June 7, 2025

honestly this was very easy if you concentrate close enough the answers are in the videos

aron N.

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June 7, 2025

Kallie

experience

June 7, 2025

this was a great refresher for me very direct and informational, videos you can replay if needed. I say its a great course to gain knowledge of food safety.

James W.

Not bad

June 7, 2025

Muhammad J.

Informative

June 7, 2025

It was nicely laid out and easy to follow.

Nancy

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June 7, 2025

Eboni

Great class!

June 7, 2025

This course was so easy to understand and made it easy to learn.

Lyndsey

Easy to understand materials

June 7, 2025

The course was intuitive. The slides and audios explained the ideas clearly.

Quoc P.