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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)
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September 4, 2025

christine

Food handler

September 4, 2025

Jessica

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September 4, 2025

This course was very easy to comprehend. I enjoyed working thru it!

Clarissa L.

food handler certificate

September 4, 2025

I was an easy course. But it was long to complete

Manuel S.

Positive impression

September 4, 2025

Thanks for these courses. I would have never imagined that there such many informations to get before handling food.

Kokou A.

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September 4, 2025

Me gustó el curso es muy práctico e interesante

Marisol

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September 3, 2025

Valerie M.

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September 3, 2025

Shalia

Experience for Food

September 3, 2025

The training course is greatly informative and the exam challenging. I had a fair time with them by doing my best and hope to have a chance of showing it, as well as improve myself every step of the way with experience.

Gustavo R.

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September 3, 2025

Hadeel E.

Easy

September 3, 2025

Easy

Jayden P.

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September 3, 2025

Alexis S.

Detailed Training

September 3, 2025

The training was well-structured and informative, featuring detailed images to enhance comprehension.

Anil

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September 3, 2025

Loved it

Heather S.

Good test

September 3, 2025

Excellent

Kimberly

Great Course!

September 3, 2025

I enjoyed it and appreciated the easy-to-use platform.

Narcisse H.

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September 3, 2025

Jordaens C.

Los alimentos y sus hábitos

September 3, 2025

Excelente

Daniel L.

Informative

September 3, 2025

It was very informative but a bit long.

Dylan

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September 3, 2025

Lakenya

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%
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Great website

March 22, 2025

This website is very helpful!

Ella S.

SO HAPPY!!!!

March 22, 2025

It was so easy to understand and i can not wait to get through my exam.

lynette

Best classes

March 22, 2025

Best knowledge for food manager

Borak H.

Highly Recommend taking this course.

March 22, 2025

Information was delivered thoroughly, modules were informative and short enough that you could stay focused

Ashley

Great study course

March 21, 2025

was a lot more focused than the in-person review classes, no wasted time at all

Todd H.

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March 21, 2025

Anthony T.

informacion Facil para gerente

March 21, 2025

Buen entrenamiento

Maria M.

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March 21, 2025

Craig D.

N/A

March 21, 2025

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xia

Amazing

March 21, 2025

It was simple

Eli

4

March 21, 2025

it was a little bit overwhelming for me, I wish it can be categories by what kind of business you run

I am opining a convenience store no kitchen or cooking food, just because I may sell coffee to go

I have to go though this spend time and money

Aref

Good

March 21, 2025

Easy to follow

Jennifer H.

complete

March 21, 2025

Excelente

Mauricio L.

food manger

March 21, 2025

very good education stuff and understand.

Gurpreet S.

fine

March 21, 2025

I’ve been taking food handlers courses for 26 years. This was nothing new.

hope

food manager

March 20, 2025

great

teagan

Very good content

March 20, 2025

Good information and knowledge.

Harikrishna Y.

I have learn so much.

March 20, 2025

I have lear so much. Thank you for all the information you have provide me.

antonieta T.

Gets the job done

March 20, 2025

This program got the job done. Kind of old school style compared to other exams I’ve recently taken.

Sky

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March 20, 2025

Elisa L.

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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%
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amazing

September 25, 2025

Very clear consise lessons

veronika A.

n/a

September 25, 2025

n/a

Nicholas V.

Muy didactico, explicativo y facil de entender

September 25, 2025

Es un curso super extenso pero muy didactico que explica con muchisimo detalle cada tema sobre las practicas de manipulacion de alimentos y gerencia de un restaurante. Me encanto! muchas gracias.

Pam

Perfect

September 25, 2025

Perfect

Valentin F.

No Title

September 25, 2025

mike

Easy and quick

September 25, 2025

Was very simple to go thru and finish.

Jamie

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September 25, 2025

Only thing is I felt that the video of the girl vomitting was a bit graphic and not needed.

aS

Good course

September 25, 2025

Easy to follow, easy test questions

Joe

Easy

September 25, 2025

Great except a couple times I got interrupted and had to watch entire sections over again.

Chad

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September 25, 2025

Yarisleydis A.

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September 25, 2025

Yarisleydis A.

Very helpful and informative

September 25, 2025

Thank you!

Andrew V.

No Title

September 25, 2025

Andrew V.

Easy to follow along

September 25, 2025

This is the 2nd time taking the exam. It packs a lot of information in an easy to follow along process. Final exam asked clear questions.

Repeka

long test

September 25, 2025

I failed my first exam but when I actually took the time the second time watching the videos and taking notes and study it became easier I passed the second time it was still long but I did it very easy to understand and just do things.

Justin

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September 25, 2025

Mary E.

Very helpful and informative

September 25, 2025

Every module is very detailed and informative. Very easy to follow and comprehend the material in each module. Will definitely recommend this program to others.

Andrew V.

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September 25, 2025

Spencer M.

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September 25, 2025

Samuel M.

5

September 25, 2025

Muy bueno

Yarisleydis A.

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