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.

100% Online, Accessible 24 hours a Day, 7 Days a Week
Start, Stop and Resume Training Course as Needed
Course Duration: 4 Hours Exam Duration: 2 Hours
Courses and Exam Expire 1 Year From Purchase Date
Exam Passing Score 70%

ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) Accredited Food Manager Certification
Print Your Food Manager Certificate Immediately After Passing Your Exam
Group Registrations: Keep Track of All Employees in One Area
Certification Valid for Up to 5 Years
Health Department Approved in All 50 States
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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

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)

Is Food Manager Certification Required in North Carolina?

Yes. North Carolina law requires that all food establishments have a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff.

How Do I Become a Certified Food Manager in North Carolina?

Pass an exam from an ANAB accredited program, such as AAA Food Handler’s Food Protection Manager Certification.

What Is the ANAB?

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.

How Long Is a Food Safety Certification Valid in North Carolina?

North Carolina Food Manager Certification is valid for 5 years and must be renewed before expiration.

Is Food Protection Manager Certification Accepted in North Carolina?

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.

What Food Safety Temperatures Are Required in North Carolina?

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.

What Is the Difference Between a Food Handler and a Food Manager in North Carolina?

Food handlers are trained for basic food safety. Food managers oversee broader responsibilities, including compliance, staff training, and operational safety.

Can I Take the North Carolina Food Manager Certification Online?

Yes, online training and exams are available and fully accepted in North Carolina.

What Is the Most Recognized Food Manager Certification?

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.

What Does a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) Do in North Carolina?

They monitor food safety operations, train staff, and ensure compliance with the North Carolina food code.

Why Is Food Protection Manager Certification Important in North Carolina?

It helps prevent foodborne illness, ensures compliance, and boosts career opportunities.

How Do I Become a Certified Dietary Manager in North Carolina?

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.

Are There Any Statewide Food Manager Certification Requirements in North Carolina?

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.

Who Regulates Food Safety in North Carolina?

Food safety in North Carolina is overseen by the Department of Health and Human Services, Environmental Health Section.

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food handler

September 26, 2025

Excelent!

Angelica F.

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Eve S.

food handler licence

self explanitory

michael

Good

McKinley

food and safe serve

great course

Mourad B.

Zaid S.

Great training

This training was wonderful. It was informative and easy to understand.

Lisa M.

Lacy

Great Course

An easy and quick way to learn about being a food handler. Very informative!

Efren R.

Amazing!

This course really helped me understand better food safety! And helpful to be able to continue making treats for people safely.

Yarely L.

Joseph C.

Roland D.

gracie

Easy, quick, fast!

Thank you, was easy, quick fast!

Marco

Dominique

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Alyssa G.

great information

The Class was very Informative. I just wish I would have gotten the results of the test rather then just that I passed so I would know where I went wrong if I went wrong anywhere.

Angela G.

Ok

Good information to know

Steven

Guillermo V.

Very Helpful!

The modules are very helpful. I learned a lot about food handling.

Leni K.

Overview

June 30, 2025

First I appreciate the statement that this was created by a woman and minority owned entity! A lot of information with lots of details.

Abbie T.

Not Mobile Friendly

The course itself is fine—however, it is not very friendly on mobile formats. The audio sometimes cuts out and you have to restart from the beginning. The “optional” tests are not optional, you do have to complete them before being allowed to schedule your exam. I would have completed these anyway but it was a little annoying to be forced to do them when they’re labeled as optional.

Ashley

Straightforward and easy to understand

The course was clear , simple to follow and covered exactly what I needed to feel prepared for my Food Manager test. I liked the step by step breakdowns and practical examples.

Good refresher for real kitchen work too!

Shanika M.

spoke to softly

would like to have heard a more even voice sound was up and down

Joyce S.

Mandatory training

Lots of learning to do and different things I didn’t know

Daniel

Food Protection Manager

June 29, 2025

Informative, and easy to use.

Justin B.

Very well done

The training was very well done in my opinion and easy to follow.

Christine S.

antonio

Informative and instructive.

Very good course.

John J.

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don’t want to do survey

Thorough

Linda V.

AAA Course Recommended!!

Very informative and easy course to follow!! I recommend this course to anyone who’s looking to start their business.

Bounmy B.

Good Online Training

June 28, 2025

Love the convenience of completing the training at my own pace. Some of the quiz questions along the way (checking for understanding as you complete each unit of learning) were not 100% aligned to the content in that unit, but easy to figure out.

Passing this test

Beverly M.

June 27, 2025

Very informative and descriptive. Gives me a great understanding of how a restaurant/ food prep needs to be.

Edgar N.

Laura

Long but easy

Very Detailed and Informative

October 13, 2024

I feel this covers more in details of the requirements and laws of being an alcohol server. Definitely one of the better courses I have taken.

Sam

The different categories of drugs frequently taken along with alcohol

Kristin S.

Uhura H.

Review

October 12, 2024

Great and easy

luis

Easy to follow - informative

October 11, 2024

Everyone should know this info.

Janine

Very Easy

October 10, 2024

Very easy and informative

Kayla F.

It is a Training, not exicting but not boring

October 9, 2024

It was complete and comperhensive. Not super exicting but did what was supposed to (teach me what I needed for the test).

Benjamin

Longer than mentioned

I noticed that some of the questions asked in a module did not have the information given in that module, but in a later module instead. Course said 1 hour and 30 mins , but is significantly longer.

F L.

long

it was long

Kathie R.

juan

fast and easy to understand

this course was super informative and so easy to learn. I really enjoyed the modules.

Jose G.

October 8, 2024

Alaina M.

Takes longer than an hour and 20 minutes

Dumb you should be honest about the length of the video for people with abusive partners

That’s all I’m gonna say

Kimberly S.

Good course to take

Tammy H.

October 7, 2024

Manny C.

Overall a good experience

Very long but informative

Ethan A.

Victoria

good training

October 6, 2024

it was good

Jude

Alright

October 5, 2024

Hard to find your certificate after you complete it.

Emily L.

October 4, 2024

Nathan

Easy an understanding tasks

October 16, 2025

Romane

Tobi A.

Very educational

I found this course very educational for food safety.

Yuliana A.

Clear and Oganized

Excellent course, very clear and organized. I love the small quizzes after each module.

Tim M.

Very informative and easy to follow and understand.

I found the process to be very informative. It was easy to follow and understand. I learned many new things.

Gurjeet G.

Cross contamination

Cross contamination can cause a lot of problems in the food service industry.

Cyndi W.

shawanda K.

Thanks

Amazing

Alexsandra A.

Very informative, helpful and convenient

Thank you guys so much !!! Now i can continue my path in culinary !!

Marina P.

It was smooth and imformative

Really quick and easy proceas

Keith J.

todo

experiencia profesional personal humana lo mejor de toda mi carrera gastronomica

wonder

Great Content!

Great content. All sections were engaging and very informative. I can see why it’s so important to maintain standards when running a restaurant.

Richard B.

Course

Course easy to follow

Clara O.

Easy course

Quick and Common Sense

Most of the exam was common sense, and the modules were easy to manage to get through. I played them using my AirPods while driving, at the gym, and at home, and got through them in one afternoon/evening.

Rachel

Good training

October 15, 2025

I enjoyed learning from this comprehensive training to improve the safety of handling food to customers.

Tony

I enjoyed taking this course it was very informative and enjoyable

Paloma

nate

Lavannah H.

Food Handler Review

Easy and straightforward. Simple to understand.

Tegan

NORTH CAROLINA FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION

$99.95

Gold Package

$119.95

Diamond Package

$69.95

Exam Only

$49.95

Training Only

OUR CLIENTS

BENEFITS OF TRAINING

PREVENT

AWARENESS

ELIMINATE

MINIMIZE

PRODUCTIVITY

WORKPLACE SATISFACTION

WHY CHOOSE US

Getting Food Manager Certification Is Quick and Hassle-Free

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

food handler

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food handler licence

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food and safe serve

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Great training

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Great Course

Amazing!

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Easy, quick, fast!

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Ns

great information

Ok

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Very Helpful!

Overview

Not Mobile Friendly

Straightforward and easy to understand

spoke to softly

Mandatory training

Food Protection Manager

Very well done

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Informative and instructive.

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Thorough

AAA Course Recommended!!

Good Online Training

Passing this test

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Good

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Good

Very Detailed and Informative

The different categories of drugs frequently taken along with alcohol

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Review

Easy to follow - informative

Very Easy

It is a Training, not exicting but not boring

Longer than mentioned

long

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fast and easy to understand

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Takes longer than an hour and 20 minutes

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Overall a good experience

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good training

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NORTH CAROLINA
FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION