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.

5605 Six Forks Road
Raleigh, NC 27609

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September 7, 2025

Interesting

This was very interesting

Daniel C.

Great

Lot of knowledge and pretty easy to understand

Juan

Food handler

A bit long, but great information

Erin T.

Informative and safe

This course taught me important information on how to handle certain situations and also how to prevent unsafe food handling when it comes to food safety. Straight to the point and very informative.

Sergio O.

Hannah R.

Course recommended

September 6, 2025

This course is very informative and doesn’t take much of your time. Well worth the money.

Sherri B.

Aniston L.

Muy practico,informativo y educativo,muy interesante e importante que debemos conocer

Lourdes E.

ENJOYED MY LESSON

LESSON AND INFORMATION WAS EASY AND STRAIGHT FORWARD TO UNDERSTAND.

ANGEL

Food Handler

Good and easy

Daniela V.

Good

Good course

Cesar G.

Informational

Quick and short information

Jaylen F.

Easy!

I was a bit worried about my overall results but passed the exam with ease. The videos are short and sweet so it’s a good flow/ pace for my short attention span.

Priscilla S.

Elizabeth C.

Preparing for food handling

I took this Food handling quiz so I could properly handle food I aim to sell

Delores

Very useful

This course was very informative, and important to know when considering working in the food industry.

Lisa W.

Amazing

The training was great

Keegan M.

Pearce

Food Handlers Course

Great course, I enjoyed it. Thank you.

Nhu H.

Understanding the importance of keeping health and safety of our customers, as a general manager priority number one should be our customer's safety, step number one would be to make sure we provide our customer with fresh and quality food from a official and approved source.

April 2, 2025

My overall view of handling food to people is that we should take it very serious knowing that you are responsible as a store manager for the safety of many people. mainly focus on key concepts like personal hygiene, proper food handling. temperature control, and common foodborne illnesses,

cross-contamination:

learn to prevent cross-contamination, temperature control: food storage: foodborne illnesses.

Jose A.

muy buen curso

la verdad este curso fue bastante simple y no tan complicando de entender.

gracias por hacer de estos cursos muy fáciles de entender.

maridalia H.

Good easy to understand

very educational, easy to understand. There is a small problem, Sometimes the sounds doesn’t come out though

Tao G.

The course was visually appealing, voice pleasant, and content clear

I found this course to be visually appealing, the moderator’s voice pleasant, the content clear and useful

Gayle N.

information

This course was very informative. it covers many critical things that should be known and practiced in the food service industry.

blake T.

very good

April 1, 2025

this course es escencial for the peopel intersting to open a restaurant.

Cesar O.

Wonderful course.

i learned a lot from this course. this will help me to do my more effectively.

Clarisa P.

cameron T.

Very easy to understand and folliw

This course was very easy to follow and understand each section. Everything was clear and precise. The flow of each section was smooth and kept my attention. Overall it was a great experience.

Eva W.

very informative. I learn a lot

Abby F.

Food Manager course

Informative and easy to follow. Well laid out.

Donna M.

the information is great and easy to understand

Gloria W.

Neha P.

March 31, 2025

Was great learning material. Easy to understand and learn.

Heather W.

Great course!

Easy course to follow along with.

Josiah N.

As good as it can be!

This isn’t a course anyone wants to do lol But they made it the best they could while delivering the important stuff!

Tamara S.

Kelly N.

Very Detailed

I enjoyed the user friendly interface and how detailed the information was. The case studies also help complete the course

Jessika

my first online course

I enjoyed this online course. I found it easy to follow and I liked that I was able to go at my own pace.

Suzanne R.

Erin

July 14, 2022

Erin H.

Easy and intuitive training, yet informational and educational! Love that if one needs to pause the training, at any given time, the system knows to pick up where one left off.

Martin H.

Thanks

Justin D.

July 13, 2022

Elizabeth K.

Very detailed

Christian N.

!!

Luana S.

Good for knowledge of responsibilities to serve alcoholic beverages/a little to much on the codes for the average server

Kay G.

great

Aldo G.

took forever, very bore

Mel T.

Decent information in timely pacing

Overall enjoyable and fast-paced. Had a few issues with questions that weren’t part of the previous session but overall fine.

Julie S.

Kristy N.

YES!

Danna H.

good

July 12, 2022

Jiahua C.

Very user friendly and informative

July 11, 2022

Joseph A.

A tad bit slow and too repetitive at times, but overall taught me all I needed to know.

Juliet M.

Wei L.

Meifang L.

Wenxing Y.

Yujie L.

It was great and quick to complete.

The quizzes were a great way to review.

Dion C.

September 29, 2025

Cordell

Great price, learned a good amount, but had to redo finial exam

Benjamin K.

Very informative!

Jennifer H.

good course

September 28, 2025

Anthony G.

Clear and Concise

A good course for all knowledge needed for RBS Alcohol training. Everything is super clear and the review quizzes are effective

Meiya

great course

Megan

Fun

Informative self corrective training

ALOT O.

Done

Jayla

Review

Aprendi mucho de como se maneja la comida caliente y fria con las temperaturas en las carnes

Y los utencilios de comida

Claudia S.

santos

loved it. very helpful and at my own pace

amberley

Rather Informative Training

It’s thanks to this food handler’s training course that I now know the proper ways to store, handle, prepare, cook, serve, and maintain the safest temperature for any given food item. Unfortunately, due to the robotic computerized voice and disingenuous health inspector avatar, it makes it difficult to stay properly immersed and focused on the training course without a living human presence.

Gabriel C.

Easy to follow

This course was educational, interactive, and easy to follow.

Steve

Excelente

Omar

This is my title of the review

This is the body of the review, telling people about my experiences.

Graham

Very informative

Covered all the points needed to Safely Handle Food

Kenneth

Informative and helpful

Course was informative and helpful.

Phitsamay G.

I Love the simiplicity!

Would prefer better voice.

bren

Amanda

Food handler program

Excellent program

Maria A.

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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Interesting

Great

Food handler

Informative and safe

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Course recommended

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ENJOYED MY LESSON

Food Handler

Good

Informational

Easy!

No Title

Preparing for food handling

Very useful

Amazing

No Title

Food Handlers Course

Understanding the importance of keeping health and safety of our customers, as a general manager priority number one should be our customer's safety, step number one would be to make sure we provide our customer with fresh and quality food from a official and approved source.

muy buen curso

Good easy to understand

Good easy to understand

The course was visually appealing, voice pleasant, and content clear

information

very good

Wonderful course.

No Title

Very easy to understand and folliw

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Food Manager course

Great

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Great course!

As good as it can be!

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Very Detailed

my first online course

Erin

Easy and intuitive training, yet informational and educational! Love that if one needs to pause the training, at any given time, the system knows to pick up where one left off.

Thanks

Thanks

Very detailed

!!

Good for knowledge of responsibilities to serve alcoholic beverages/a little to much on the codes for the average server

great

took forever, very bore

Decent information in timely pacing

!!

YES!

good

Very user friendly and informative

Good

good

good

good

good

It was great and quick to complete.

NORTH CAROLINA
FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION