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.

OUR CLIENTS

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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Food Manager Reviews

4.9

Food Protection Training
8,249 reviews
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Good training

October 6, 2025

Its a good training for open a business like restaurant

Neymer M.

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October 6, 2025

Camren W.

Liked the courses

October 6, 2025

well explained information.Everything is explained and shown clearly.I will use everything I learned in my work.Thank you.

Svitlana

Good course but

October 6, 2025

I learned a lot. But the speaker spoke to fast and it was difficult to stop her where I needed more time to take notes. If I wanted to rewind I had to listen to the whole module again.

Geralyn P.

Amazing

October 6, 2025

Super clear and give you so many options to learn

Monica

Flexible to my schedule.

October 5, 2025

The training made it so that I could go through the modules as my time allowed. I truly appreciated that!

Pauline H.

FOOD MANAGER

October 5, 2025

Very Good

MANISHA D.

FOOD MANAGER

October 5, 2025

GOOD

MANISHA D.

Práctico, conciso y preciso.

October 5, 2025

Me gustó que puedes ir estudiando a tu ritmo. Es práctico y al grano.

Rosana C.

food management refresher

October 5, 2025

Was very insightful went over some things a person tends to forget or didnt know , I liked the details they went into to explain each session.

Angel D.

Texas Food Manager Training

October 5, 2025

It’s very detail. I couldn’t have learn so much about the restaurant business if it wasn’t for this course.

Sidney F.

5 star

October 5, 2025

5 star

manjeet S.

Great course

October 4, 2025

East to follow course. Very informative and hopefully it sets me up to be fully ready to pass this test and get my certificate

Byung K.

Enjoyed the Course

October 4, 2025

I genuinely enjoyed the course. Very informative and presented in a way that was practical and easy to understand. Loved learning new information that the general food worker class doesn’t expand on.

Yelena

easy to follow

October 4, 2025

easy to follow and learn from

Kayla M.

Food Manager Certification

October 4, 2025

Very Informative! What I grow up knowing and what you guys have provided was amazing! Everyone should have to experience this course!

Sheena L.

Very Informative

October 4, 2025

I just opened a Mobile Food Truck, and being new to the industry, having access to the AAA Food Manager training was great! The course very informative, and manageable. I certain fell more confident while on food industry serving my community and beyond.

Rose

Food Manager Course

October 3, 2025

The course was fun and easy to follow. I enjoyed taking this course

Geraldina A.

all video courses

October 3, 2025

very easy to understand each video and practice tests.

guadalupe

Easy Peazy

October 3, 2025

I thought it was informative. It felt like it went by quickly.

Anthony L.