* 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
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This course was very informative and easy to navigate.
Super easy and fast
The review was very easy and easy to follow.
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Straight to the point and easy to follow
The class was helpful and gave great insight into the different stages underneath the culinary umbrella.
the modules were very easy to understand and remember, thank you.
Taking the test was a good experience. It taught me a lot more about food handling and having a clean environment.
Food Manager Reviews
4.9
This coarse was to the point & easy to use. I like that it can be paused, rewatched or completed all at once.
Good and informative course.
I really enjoyed it, it was so knowledgeable & Interesting!
This course was highly helpful and touched based on many topics about the food industry. I appreciated how informative the course was. I will definitely recommend this course to other. Plus it was at a reasonable cost too.
Bueno y conveniente
It would be helpful to have the option to rewind each module instead of starting all the way over. The material moves fast, and if you miss something, you need to start that section (sometimes a few minutes long) all over again. A time bar and rewinding would help make the course more accessible.
Bueno conveniente
Good and convenient
The AAA food handler on-line training has been a great experience! I did not know what to expect but the information provided was very helpful and left no room for questions. I felt very informed and equipped to move forward to take and pass my food manager’s certification.
Seems how i have to take this course for work i found this not as boring as others. was easy to follow and understand.
Great Program, I was able to do it on my own pace!
excellent and very educational course.
Does a wonderful job at being informative and entertaining with graphics, facts, and interactives!
Very informative. Great info.
Very informative
It was easy, quick, and very informative!
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Food Manager Reviews
4.9
I found this training cumbersome and complicated.
Awesome
It would be a lot better if you weren’t forced to watch all 50 min of videos.
Training seems to be thorough and well paced. I guess we’ll see when the test is scored.
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a lot of things that are good to know about becoming ill from how food places operate
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
I received the training I needed in an easy to follow, non-painful, way! Thank you!
All went well with training. Very informative and i feel like it set you up for success!
For a mandatory course..it was pretty good.