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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September 22, 2025

I wasn’t able to do it on the phone which was a problem but overall it served its purpose on educating me on food handling safety and i did learn about all sort of ways to prevent food born illness and how to properly store foods

Kevin H.

I liked the video presentation and especially the interctions.

Excellent

Gayle M.

Good

Really good information

Joseph R.

Review

Good course!

Alyssa

Great course

Easy to navigate

Marc

Wish I could speed it up

Info was well presented but the slow speed, no skipping, was rough. If I could play it at 1.5 speed, that would be better.

Rebecca

Very good course, easy and informative!

Raushan A.

Haley B.

The explanation was very clear and nice.

Thank you for everything.

Gamze Y.

Angel G.

Learning all about airborne illnesses

It was great learning experience

Greta T.

Awsome

Great

Ryan

easy to digest and super educational

Reallt straightforward and engaging training modules about food safety!

Kath

Concise, easy to digest information that made the test a breeze.

Chris B.

Simple

Very easy training and also learned some new information

Tiffany

The training was full of facts and informative, common sense, a must take if handling food for the public.

Dante B.

The Food Handlers Training_09.22.2025

The training was very informative, put how you move around a kitchen to perspective. Training was well done, informative, and had a lot of common sense applied to it.

It was okay

Kayla P.

DANIEL C.

Engaging and Thorough

This is a great training method. The information is broken up into manageable pieces. Easy to understand and very thorough.

Kim

June 12, 2025

Carlos J.

Well written and organized

This was a well written course. It flowed well.

Jonathan B.

Great site

Ramanjit S.

n/a

brianna V.

What a great informative course

The course is very thorough and informative. I can go with my own pace with helps me to understand the informations better. Highly recommended

Huyen N.

Favia

Easy and Informative

Watch each section and answer a few questions and then there is your final test. You will definitely learn a lot.

Stephanie W.

length

June 11, 2025

it felt a bit long but very thorough.

Suzanne J.

Easy to Follow

The online food handling course was clear, informative, and easy to follow. It covered all the essential topics with practical examples, making it easy to understand even for beginners. I appreciated the flexibility to complete it at my own pace. Highly recommended for anyone needing certification or a refresher!

Teresa H.

Job requirement

Very detailed for my needs at this time. Information is good

Linda L.

Good training

This training was done well. It was easy to follow and understand.

Jean B.

Simple & Clear teaching

AAA FoodHandler provides a simple and clear training.

Anne

Food Manager Course Review

I found the course went more quickly than expected. The modules are short and informative. Periodic quiz are very helpful in remembering the material.

Tanya H.

Easy and fast renewal

Ranelle K.

AAA Food Manager Course

This course was easy to follow and I liked that there were review questions after each section. I was able to complete the course study easily in one day. It was engaging enough to keep my attention. I learned a lot and it was taught in away that explained why things are done a certain way instead of just stating the rules for you to memorize.

Mary P.

Informational

June 10, 2025

This training was very informational on how to properly be a manager at a restaurant.

Brendan P.

Virginia P.

Jace T.

Practical and informative

This course was better than I anticipated.

jennifer

Manager food safety

Course was informative.

Angela R.

July 22, 2024

Lada

Reagan G.

Nice

July 21, 2024

Quick and easy

Luke

Kalani

great

July 19, 2024

brayan

Good technology

The modules were very easy to get through and simple to understand

Hannah

Rbs

Maria L.

Is wonderful.

Daniel P.

great Coure

July 18, 2024

great coure I learn a lot

michael H.

AAA RBS Taining

This training was informative and comprehensive. It is a great Certification training tool.

Jason H.

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July 17, 2024

Great PowerPoint

Brittney

Jeffrey

Best website to take course

July 16, 2024

Simple and great course

Corwin F.

Informative, well-wrought and easy to navigate

The course was very straight forward and well put together. The format made learning the necessary information for my RBS certification easy and pain-free. Will definitely recommend to others !

Jani K.

its was easy

easy

Jaylene

Brittany

RBS COURSE

THIS WAS SO GREST ABY

COLLEEN M.

its good

July 15, 2024

Rivaldo J.

Great training!

October 14, 2025

Teoji F.

Wow

Took longer than a sit in class… I liked both though…

William G.

Great class really went intell detail

Great class really explains everything you need to know

Lawrence S.

Awesome

Charlotte

AAA Food Handler Course

This course was super easy to follow. The modules were really informative and had everything I needed to pass the test with ease.

Jorge A.

Samantha G.

Joshua

great course

quick easy test

raymond

AP

This is a good company and great workers

John B.

Simple and understandable

The format was simple and easy to use and the information was presented in a very understandable way

Stacey

Abigail W.

Amazing

Very helpful

Maria M.

informative

great instruction

rebecca

Food handler manager

October 13, 2025

Very good

Food Handler courses

Food handlers Courses is very important to the Person work in restaurants of company of food. Must take this course. Cz its show how to take care of food…

Nzabaho V.

Informational food prep

Very usefull and interesting information that I definitely needed.

Alan O.

short and stright to the point

Rousle

pretty informative

good course to learn, but can be a little repetitive

Paul

Food Manager Training Review

Personally, I felt the training was very detailed and walked through everything you needed to know for food and equipment safety. They went to a detailed breakdown of everything from washing your hands to training your employees.

Juleah R.

Very easy to digest.

I loved that the course was very interactive.

Stephanie

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)

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I liked the video presentation and especially the interctions.

Good

Review

Great course

Wish I could speed it up

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The explanation was very clear and nice.

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Learning all about airborne illnesses

Awsome

easy to digest and super educational

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Simple

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The Food Handlers Training_09.22.2025

It was okay

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Engaging and Thorough

Great course

Well written and organized

Great site

n/a

What a great informative course

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Easy and Informative

length

Easy to Follow

Job requirement

Good training

Simple & Clear teaching

Food Manager Course Review

Easy to navigate

AAA Food Manager Course

Informational

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Practical and informative

Manager food safety

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Nice

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great

Good technology

Rbs

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Rbs

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great Coure

AAA RBS Taining

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Best website to take course

Informative, well-wrought and easy to navigate

its was easy

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RBS COURSE

its good

NORTH CAROLINA
FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION