* 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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Education is the best tool to prevent, minimize, or eliminate foodborne illnesses and food hazards.
Training helps reduce or eliminate food safety hazards before they become major issues.
Reducing food safety complaints will create a happier workplace and in turn increase productivity.
Numerous professionals nationwide have already earned and renewed their card with AAA Food Handler — a trusted name in food safety training.
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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Food Handler Reviews
4.9
Awesome
It would be a lot better if you weren’t forced to watch all 50 min of videos.
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Taking course with AAA is easy and accessible. It also give me time to study more because i can go back to the module for easy access of studying and reading
For a mandatory course..it was pretty good.
super easy and cheap
Videos were informative and easy to watch. Test was straightforward.
FatTom si an acronyms that highlights 6 stages bacteria can grow faster in food. These are:
Food – Acidity – Temperature – Time – Oxygen – Moisture.
While all of them are very important to know, for me the stand out one is Temperature. It shows you the diffence between the cooking temperature, the fridge temperature and the danger zone temperature which are some key elemeents to know in order to prevent the growth of bacteria in food.
Comprehensive but easy to follow and understand
It was incredibly hard to stay focused after the 1 hour mark and feel if I didn’t already do food handling training before, I would have struggled with the exam.
It was a good training that was easy to understand and comprehend.
I recently completed the AAA Food Handler Course, and it was an excellent experience! The course was well-organized and easy to follow, with clear explanations of food safety, hygiene, and handling practices. I especially appreciated the practical examples and visual aids, which made it easy to understand important concepts like TCS foods, temperature danger zones, and proper thawing methods.
The interactive quizzes helped reinforce the lessons, and I felt confident applying the knowledge in a real-world kitchen setting. Overall, the course was engaging, informative, and very user-friendly. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to improve their food safety skills and meet certification requirements.
Food Manager Reviews
4.9
i was fascinate and really satisfied with this course and program, is the best that you can found and the school program is amazing. Thank you weary much. 10/10 for everything
Well done and informative. Its a little longer then I thought at firest, but really drives home the iformation.
I like the explanation way they did
I’m thankful there wasn’t a bunch of fluff but enough context to make everything make perfect sense. This is my first time taking a Food Manager course and this one was clear and helped me feel confident for my exam. My only critique would be that it would have been nice to see how much time I had left or how many slides/modules I had left so I could have planned my day better. I ended up having to take the course over 2 days because I did not allow enough time on the first day.
GREAT LAYOUT – EASY TO FOLLOW
Straight forward easy to understand
Gracias por tan excelente curso y permitirlo en Espanol pues es una ayuda muy grande para realizar nuestro trabajo correctamente en Este Gran pais que nos ha permitido crecer y trabajar con resposabilidad ,de verdad muy agradecido la comunidad hispana,por perm itirnos superarnos y trabajar con excelente calidad aun cuando nos enfrentamos a la Barrera del lenguaje y nos permiten prepararnos tan Bien .Gracias AAA.
Thank you for providing me with the knowledge needed to be a key player in a new restaurant!
The Food Manager class was clear, informative, and well structured. I feel more confident in applying safe food handling practices every day.
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Loved it and I love the quiz at the end of each module
great
it told me the things i am required to know.
Course is really good for food handler and to start your own food truck business.
Very informative and well put together
Very good
The course is well laid out, easy to follow and understand.
Alcohol Training Reviews
4.8
The demonstration muddied the waters between criminal offenses and license revocations regarding server to client interactions. The program gives off the impression that business owners will do whatever it takes to distance themselves from irresponsible servers and forego accountability to avoid repercussions when it comes to the employees they license to serve alcohol. Many of the questions on reviews involved answers that were deemed incorrect when the trainee is directed to choose a revocation of employees’ license or potential criminal charges based on the employee’s actions, revocation being the correct answer. The trainee should not be inclined to choose between two answers that are deemed as nuanced when both outcomes are possible.
Lots of info but presented well
A lot of information but well presented
Excellent material
great training
I enjoyed The process
Great course recommend it.
Was very detailed and informative.
Great information
Informative
Great
Just when I thought this course would never end…it did. I learned lots of information I will never forget. The course is pretty much common sense but you will need to take notes on things you aren’t sure of. I only had to do one course twice but I knew what I had gotten wrong and I got 100% on the next go round.
Great Deal and easy and fast!
My training cousrse is informative, it’s fun and challenging
The review was nice.
very understanding course
this course provided me with more than enough information. truly one of the best and most well respected courses.
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Food Manager Reviews
4.9
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Great stuff. To the point.
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Simple easy to do online
It was cool to learn safe cooking, holding, and storage temperatures for different foods. Understanding the Danger Zone & how bacteria grow rapidly within it. Also how to use food thermometers correctly.
The AI voice sucks. At several points, it clearly misunderstood the language it was reading. It also made it hard to pay attention. Just hire someone to do the read next time
I like how easy it is and that is step by step
I believe this course was very educational. I rewatched numerous modules but the information easy to understand. Taking notes help to organize the information because it is face paced
This is a good course to take if you need or want more information working with food.
it’s nice they teach you things you think you know but in reality you don’t know them
It was really an informative and interactive course loved the way all information is gathered and delivered, Thank you.
It was great… refreshed all the laws of running a kitchen..
Very informative and was easy to follow along. You can replay any missed information and go at your own pace.
Love that it was quick and informative
The training materials were fair. The AI voice had very poor diction, mispronouncing a few words and getting the emphasis wrong in several sentences. The negative effect was very noticeable, to me. The exam was significantly worse. At least 5 questions has contradictory or poorly written answer pools. Is it really so difficult to hire an extra HR generalist to write training courses?
The material was easy to read, informative, and allows you to repeat until you are clear on all questions.