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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)
Excellent92%
Very good6%
Average2%
Poor0%
Terrible0%

Informative

September 13, 2025

This was a good long informative website and I recommend it.

Serenity

Informaitonal

September 13, 2025

Learned a lot of great tips and standards for handling food.

AStacia G.

No Title

September 13, 2025

rafael R.

Excelente servicio y gran experiencia

September 13, 2025

Este curso fue muy completo. La información está bien organizada y es fácil de entender, incluso para temas complejos. La forma en que se presentan los módulos hace que el aprendizaje sea muy ameno.

Maria M.

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September 13, 2025

Brianna C.

No Title

September 13, 2025

Michael

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September 13, 2025

Michael

Helpful

September 13, 2025

Pretty easy to follow

Sarah

Great Course

September 13, 2025

This course was straightforward and easy to follow. The information was presented clearly, which helped me understand the key food safety concepts.

Danny

:)

September 13, 2025

joselius

No Title

September 13, 2025

Thomas F.

Learning new things

September 13, 2025

How to stay clean

Mike A.

Woman/Minority owned plus!!

September 13, 2025

Easy to follow as well as quick and to the point!

Brenda

Food Handler’s Course

September 13, 2025

It was fast and informative.

Daniel M.

Good

September 13, 2025

Great

Mike A.

No Title

September 13, 2025

Allison

No Title

September 13, 2025

Jack F.

Food handlers review

September 13, 2025

I finished this in two days easily and it was super quick and easy and taught me a lot! Highly recommend!

Ryan

It was comprehensive and helpful

September 13, 2025

I benefited and enjoyed a lot from the amount of information. The course was comprehensive and useful.

Ouafae

Audio issues

September 13, 2025

Great content, audio only worked on ~10% of slides. Thank goodness for closed captioning!

Nathan

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%
Average1%
Poor0%
Terrible1%

Excelente

May 7, 2025

Muy importante la clase

Ayda L.

Easy to Follow

May 7, 2025

The training was easy to follow, as well as eye-catching graphics to make what was learned easier to remember

Sherris M.

No Title

May 6, 2025

very good. Extensive as needed

Alan L.

Great Course!

May 6, 2025

Great informative course that goes into detail for those needing necessary information to protect the food they are serving to their customers.

Dylan

quick and to the point

May 6, 2025

quick and to the point

Autumn R.

Amazing

May 6, 2025

Straightforward process and course to go through with little quizzes.

Kim

Absolutely Perfect

May 6, 2025

Everything was very well explained and organized in order for me to comprehend and remember every session. Thank you!

Andre M.

safety for food

May 6, 2025

Ruth F.

FMC

May 6, 2025

All you need to pass. Good job!

Vikki G.

Very informative

May 6, 2025

Lots of information to get you ready to handle food correctly

Richard H.

Overall Good Training

May 5, 2025

I thought the training we generally well done. Some places went very fast so I was happy to be able to back up. I did experience a period of time where the software was being updated and I had to take an unscheduled break.

Judith H.

No Title

May 5, 2025

overall good training. Some sections went a little to quick to take notes. Suggest a manual that could be downloaded.

James H.

Food Manager

May 5, 2025

Good education

Chris

Texas Food Manager Training and Exam

May 5, 2025

The videos were informative and flowed in a clear, concise, and consistent manner. The examples were robust and the training was well performed.

Beverly G.

AAA Food Manager Gold Package

May 4, 2025

I found this training to be extremely rewarding. The training helped me understand the food industry on a higher level.

Debbie C.

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May 4, 2025

Lucia

Very informative, clear & concise.

May 3, 2025

I was very impressed with this course, it covered everything in detail- from proper food handling to cleaning procedures and regulatory standards. It was well-organized, easy to follow, and focused on real-world application. I feel confident and fully prepared to manage food safety in a professional setting.

Fahima A.

Great Class.

May 3, 2025

The best way to complete a sanitation class at your own pace.

Michael S.

¡Un festín de conocimientos!

May 3, 2025

🎯 Lo que más me gustó:

Las dinámicas interactivas tipo “elige tu respuesta” que ponían a prueba nuestros reflejos mentales 🧠⚡

Los casos reales con situaciones críticas para resolver en equipo

Videos cortos y directos que explicaban desde el lavado de manos hasta la trazabilidad de productos

salgo del curso no solo con un certificado, sino con la seguridad de poder liderar un equipo con responsabilidad alimentaria y compromiso con la salud de nuestros clientes

Raquel M.

Helpful

May 3, 2025

Information was on point, I believe I’m prepared for test.

Ondrea R.

Alcohol Training Reviews

4.8

Food Protection Training
1,672 reviews
4.8
4.8 out of 5 stars (based on 1,672 reviews)
Excellent89%
Very good6%
Average3%
Poor1%
Terrible1%

I enjoyed the course and the pace of it.

August 15, 2022

Norma J.

Easy to follow and succinct information

August 15, 2022

Andrew C.

Excellent

August 15, 2022

Julio R.

Very informative

August 15, 2022

Moises S.

Clear and consise.

August 15, 2022

Jade B.

very good training

August 15, 2022

Jesus C.

quick and easy

August 15, 2022

Daniel C.

GOOD

August 15, 2022

Helen O.

five star

August 15, 2022

easy to follow and use

Arlene M.

boring, tacky computer voice, written as if for a 5 year old

August 15, 2022

Elayna N.

Very good course.

August 15, 2022

Jose C.

great

August 15, 2022

great

CHRIS W.

!

August 15, 2022

Kelly M.

Great course

August 15, 2022

Great course

William G.

Important information given in easy to understand format. Also liked the quizzes to reinforce material given

August 15, 2022

Covered material needed to take the test in step by step process that was easy to listen to and be engaged

Mary S.

good

August 14, 2022

Jessica R.

good

August 14, 2022

good

Yanchun W.

too much time

August 14, 2022

Samuel P.

Having to leave a review is a little weird.

August 14, 2022

Also, whats with the question “Which of the following would you record in an incident log?” Why wouldn’t I log how many cops drank alcohol? Don’t want any proof how many of y’all drink and drive?

Joshua C.

Very Informative

August 14, 2022

Romulo A.

Food Allergen Reviews

5.0

Food Protection Training
95 reviews
5.0
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Harassment Training Review

4.9

Food Protection Training
2 reviews
5.0
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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%
Average1%
Poor0%
Terrible1%

No Title

October 9, 2025

Shalom S.

great

October 9, 2025

great

jazelyne J.

Helpful

October 9, 2025

Very helpful in learning or refreshing already learned lessons

Felipe

good little test

October 9, 2025

I’ve worked in the food business plenty of time and so I believe that this was a good little test to give for anyone that is interested in working in a kitchen.

Antoine F.

The training

October 9, 2025

Thank you for the significant training.

Reimi C.

Diamond package review

October 9, 2025

Course was well explained and in detail.

Alex R.

Good coverage

October 9, 2025

The course was clear and concise. Very helpful

Leigh R.

No Title

October 9, 2025

Angel C.

Great way to get your food handlers

October 9, 2025

Very understandable and quick! I highly recommend.

Akariana P.

Very Knowledgeable

October 9, 2025

RaviTeja G.

No Title

October 9, 2025

Dany C.

No Title

October 9, 2025

Mina

No Title

October 9, 2025

Shane M.

No Title

October 9, 2025

good content

jeana

Food Handler - AZ - Adecco

October 9, 2025

Easy to understand and informative

Jason K.

Detailed program

October 9, 2025

This was very good training program. It had a log of info but not super long videos. Very easy to understand and helped information stick with the reviews.

Emilia A.

Great Course

October 9, 2025

I enjoyed the course

Leslie W.

Informative!

October 9, 2025

I really enjoyed this course. It was priced about $50 less than other companies and had less set up requirements. Straightforward. Affordable.

Katie

thawing

October 9, 2025

very long

max

Food handlers

October 9, 2025

Good training and providing information

Fernando M.

Alcohol Training Reviews

4.8

Food Protection Training
1,672 reviews
4.8
4.8 out of 5 stars (based on 1,672 reviews)
Excellent89%
Very good6%
Average3%
Poor1%
Terrible1%

I enjoyed the course and the pace of it.

August 15, 2022

Norma J.

Easy to follow and succinct information

August 15, 2022

Andrew C.

Excellent

August 15, 2022

Julio R.

Very informative

August 15, 2022

Moises S.

Clear and consise.

August 15, 2022

Jade B.

very good training

August 15, 2022

Jesus C.

quick and easy

August 15, 2022

Daniel C.

GOOD

August 15, 2022

Helen O.

five star

August 15, 2022

easy to follow and use

Arlene M.

boring, tacky computer voice, written as if for a 5 year old

August 15, 2022

Elayna N.

Very good course.

August 15, 2022

Jose C.

great

August 15, 2022

great

CHRIS W.

!

August 15, 2022

Kelly M.

Great course

August 15, 2022

Great course

William G.

Important information given in easy to understand format. Also liked the quizzes to reinforce material given

August 15, 2022

Covered material needed to take the test in step by step process that was easy to listen to and be engaged

Mary S.

good

August 14, 2022

Jessica R.

good

August 14, 2022

good

Yanchun W.

too much time

August 14, 2022

Samuel P.

Having to leave a review is a little weird.

August 14, 2022

Also, whats with the question “Which of the following would you record in an incident log?” Why wouldn’t I log how many cops drank alcohol? Don’t want any proof how many of y’all drink and drive?

Joshua C.

Very Informative

August 14, 2022

Romulo A.

Food Allergen Reviews

5.0

Food Protection Training
95 reviews
5.0
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Harassment Training Review

4.9

Food Protection Training
2 reviews
5.0
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