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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%
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Comprehensive

September 1, 2025

Audio/video with some response required.

Me

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September 1, 2025

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deseree

Training review

September 1, 2025

The overall training was very informative

Janice

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September 1, 2025

Jerome A.

Time and Cost Effective

September 1, 2025

The course only took about an hour and a forty-five minutes and was a reasonable price. It was informative and helped me understand food safety practices in a restaurant context better.

Kat

I like reading

September 1, 2025

I rather read than watch it

Andrea H.

Fun way to learn and review.

September 1, 2025

Enjoyed the learning and reviewing.

Linda O.

food

September 1, 2025

it was good process and learning experience

austin

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September 1, 2025

Jeremiah M.

No Title

September 1, 2025

it was okay

ernest

Learning gives us new tools

September 1, 2025

So many things I was doing without knowing why, now I got to understand the reason why.

Mercedes

Not bad for videos and really good explanations

September 1, 2025

7/10

Jeffrey

food handlers test

September 1, 2025

it was a great way to learn

Briella H.

Good website

September 1, 2025

It was good

Valeria G.

No Title

September 1, 2025

Lindsey M.

Passed

September 1, 2025

It was lengthy..get some sleep and sugar before you start, but straightforward and to the point-thank you. I would like to know what my pass score was..what percentage. Only that.

Shianne L.

Good Information

September 1, 2025

It helped me to learn several factors about food contamination and the hygiene one should use when using food to prepare.

Martha A.

No Title

September 1, 2025

Mason

Great site

September 1, 2025

Glad went with them. The site was easy to navigate and the course was very detailed.

Tamar O.

test was okay

September 1, 2025

I wish the exam was less questions, just add the main one. But test was easy on my side.

NORMA L.

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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Average1%
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Sanitize every 2 hours

March 13, 2025

This is a great way to learn , and get ur certification I found it very easy ,and very detailed.

Yesenia L.

Food Manger Training

March 13, 2025

Very helpful & informative.

Haval B.

No Title

March 13, 2025

will

Easy to follow

March 13, 2025

This course was clear and easy to follow

Bassie

No Title

March 13, 2025

Maria R.

No Title

March 13, 2025

alberto S.

La importancia de tomar cuidado con la limpieza y temperaturas.

March 12, 2025

Me gusto mucho este curso aprendi mucho y reforse lo que ya sabia ,aunque mucha de esta informacion no la practico yo ya que en mi negocio no se cocina comida es un negocio de Paleteria ,pero es importante saber como clienta de restaurantes lo que se deve hacer.

Silvia T.

No Title

March 12, 2025

Victor S.

Manager Food Handling Permit

March 12, 2025

Really Helpful

Victor S.

Managers food handle

March 12, 2025

Victor S.

Course review

March 12, 2025

It was very informational.

Cooper

Food

March 12, 2025

Good

Nick

Engaging and easy

March 12, 2025

Very easy to follow along. The videos and review sessions help so I stay engaged throughout the training. So much more helpful than just reading off paragraphs after paragraphs of information.

Genelee

explained very well

March 12, 2025

explained everything that I understod very well

Emily T.

No Title

March 12, 2025

Gonzalez

Well prestented

March 12, 2025

Good, clear information, learned a lot!

Wendy B.

Woman/Minority Owned, AWESOME CFPM training program!

March 12, 2025

This training course is accredited, easy to follow, AND is minority/woman owned!

Morgan T.

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March 12, 2025

Emi S.

No Title

March 12, 2025

Ailyn M.

Food Manager Trainin

March 12, 2025

Training was long, it took more than four hours. Please consider correcting the estimated time for the completion of the training.

The training was very active and engaging.

Selma

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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%
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Food course

September 24, 2025

Good review

Jamil

Need to Know

September 24, 2025

I recommend this to everyone in the Food Service Industries.

Nichole G.

No Title

September 24, 2025

MARIA Q.

Ok

September 24, 2025

ok

Edgar Z.

easy and informative

September 24, 2025

the class was easy and very informative

Scott H.

temps

September 24, 2025

I was pleased with prep.

Christopher B.

No Title

September 24, 2025

it was long but it gives lots of useful information.

reagan

Food handler

September 24, 2025

Great and easy

Ashleigh M.

Food Handler Review

September 24, 2025

it was a quick and informative course

Simon

Food handlers course review

September 24, 2025

Very thorough and informative!

Rafael R.

dasda

September 24, 2025

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haduid

rbs review

September 24, 2025

educational

jeffrey S.

RBS

September 24, 2025

Good info

Brian M.

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September 24, 2025

jeff S.

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September 24, 2025

Bonnie B.

texas food manager training

September 24, 2025

very good in explaining and i learn a lot

joe C.

No Title

September 24, 2025

Tiffany

Fast and Easy to understand

September 24, 2025

I loved this course due to the great illustrations and easy to understand rules – I enjoyed listening and noting down points to implement in my own business

Abiha

good

September 24, 2025

it was a good quick course

mariajose V.

short and stright to the point

September 24, 2025

great

Maria R.

Alcohol Training Reviews

4.8

Food Protection Training
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