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AAA Food Handler

NORTH CAROLINA
FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION

4.9
(8,249 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

PREVENT

Education is the best tool to prevent, minimize, or eliminate foodborne illnesses and food hazards.

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.

MINIMIZE

Be able to recognize, mitigate, reduce or eliminate the risk of improper food safety procedures.

PRODUCTIVITY

Reducing food safety complaints will create a happier workplace and in turn increase productivity.

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 Handler Reviews

4.9

Food Protection Training
26,796 reviews
4.9
4.9 out of 5 stars (based on 26,796 reviews)
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March 15, 2024

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Emelina D.

Very Informative

March 14, 2024

Tanya K.

great test nice and easy

March 14, 2024

Ira J.

Good course!

March 14, 2024

Angelita A.

actually painless

March 14, 2024

Danielle D.

5

March 14, 2024

5

Mario H.

Good

March 14, 2024

Long tutorial

Amanda C.

great

March 14, 2024

Chastity L.

5

March 14, 2024

Melany G.

good

March 14, 2024

Sarah C.

great

March 14, 2024

very informative

Tesain W.

Awesome

March 14, 2024

Training was informative and concise.

Bridget A.

Great

March 14, 2024

I think it was informative and painless.

Rodney B.

Good course with good reminders

March 14, 2024

Charley W.

5

March 14, 2024

Tracy P.

Informative

March 14, 2024

Owen A.

very convienient

March 14, 2024

Amir J.

Very informative

March 14, 2024

Very convenient

Dorian C.

informative, easy

March 14, 2024

Gregory O.

5

March 14, 2024

Tracy S.

Food Manager Reviews

4.9

Food Protection Training
8,249 reviews
4.9
4.9 out of 5 stars (based on 8,249 reviews)
Excellent93%
Very good5%
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Its is great

January 28, 2023

Informative and good knowledge

Sameer P.

Very informative and easy to remember

January 28, 2023

Marianela M.

Very informative

January 28, 2023

Neil R.

Easy and quick training

January 27, 2023

Angela W.

**

January 27, 2023

Questions on the test they did not cover in the training

Tracy H.

Love the visuals and flow of the program! Painless and easy.

January 27, 2023

Alexis V.

awesome , very informative and quick training.

January 27, 2023

Ay W.

Easy to follow.

January 27, 2023

Abdihakim A.

Great experience

January 27, 2023

Azar J.

Great and easy

January 27, 2023

Majo M.

Great and very informative

January 27, 2023

Ekta K.

Easy to follow and understand.

January 27, 2023

Jesse H.

Good

January 27, 2023

Ahmad H.

Good Training Lessons

January 26, 2023

Learned too many things

Rajveer S.

easy to understand

January 26, 2023

Kathleen M.

not bad

January 26, 2023

Ryan H.

Easy to follow.

January 26, 2023

Daniel L.

very well constructed

January 26, 2023

informative and not boring

Robert H.

good

January 26, 2023

awesome

Emmanuel T.

Very educational and thorough training

January 26, 2023

Samira J.

Alcohol Training Reviews

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Food Allergen Reviews

5.0

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Harassment Training Review

4.9

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Food Manager Reviews

4.9

Food Protection Training
8,249 reviews
4.9
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Excellent93%
Very good5%
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No Title

May 26, 2025

Cheryl C.

Thank you

May 26, 2025

Very good

Maryah

No Title

May 26, 2025

Milan P.

Great Job

May 26, 2025

Very informative.

Jonathan F.

Review

May 26, 2025

It’s good information

Lynetta J.

Virginia Food handler

May 26, 2025

Great course!

Shirley N.

No sound toward end

May 26, 2025

For some reason the training glitched towards the end of the training

Roxy

Instructivo

May 26, 2025

Muy buenos conocimientos

Yunitza

Funcional

May 26, 2025

Porq me permitió conocer más sobre cómo se realiza la manipulación de alimento

Maikel

Interesante

May 26, 2025

Me permitió instruirme más sobre la elaboración de alimento

Yunitza

Very nice

May 26, 2025

Very nice

J L.

Muy instructivo

May 26, 2025

Ayuda muchísimo en lo q necesitamos conocer para la manipulación de alimento

Maikel

Es interesante y muy instructivo

May 26, 2025

Maikel R.

No Title

May 26, 2025

Andee Q.

Great course

May 26, 2025

Great course

Adrian E.

No Title

May 26, 2025

Claire G.

easy to follow

May 26, 2025

easy to follow and understand

Dana L.

Concise, clear, and easy to navigate

May 26, 2025

Apart from a few confusing wordings/mistakes in the exam itself, this was a very clear, accessible, and manageable training. It felt thorough and accurate.

Jennifer

Easy to follow

May 26, 2025

Easy to follow; each module was quick and informative.

Tia C.

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May 26, 2025

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Alcohol Training Reviews

4.8

Food Protection Training
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Food Protection Training
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