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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.

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.

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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.

Food Safety Certification

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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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

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Food Manager Reviews

4.9

Food Protection Training
8,249 reviews
4.9
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Great

April 9, 2022

Bradley B.

Very interactive and easy to follow.

April 8, 2022

Virginia S.

Great program

April 8, 2022

Raycell H.

Excellent course, and relatable to current culture food conditions.

April 8, 2022

Henry G.

Excellent

April 8, 2022

I loved the interactive course and it is very detailed about food handling.

Charly R.

Easy to follow along and I really enjoyed the online class.

April 7, 2022

Loimata S.

Easy to follow

April 7, 2022

Anna K.

Very easy to follow. Found the review questions after each section very helpful.

April 7, 2022

Kathreen R.

Great Course!

April 7, 2022

Very informative. Lots of details and clear explanations.

Kay S.

Informative and fun

April 6, 2022

My only negative comment is that navigation was not alway clear. Content was great

Linda C.

Great format, a few spelling mistakes, but great overall!

April 5, 2022

Alyssa C.

Very easy, great program

April 4, 2022

I have taken the serv safe program many times and I think the AAA program is very informative and user friendly. I am ready to take the final exam for sure.

Joseph N.

easy to follow.

April 4, 2022

Kenneth S.

Very informative, well-timed human interactions mixed with good video content.

April 4, 2022

Josh H.

Thank you great interactive video very helpful videos

April 3, 2022

Rosa C.

not bad

April 3, 2022

Jarrett S.

AMAZIN EASY FUN PROGRAM

April 3, 2022

Eliliue N.

Well organized and very detailed

April 2, 2022

Chelsea D.

helpful

April 2, 2022

Jennifer C.

Good informative

April 1, 2022

Liked the breakdown and section reviews

Renee G.