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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.

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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%
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Terrible Grammar, Sentence Structure, And Presentation

August 31, 2025

The words put together didn’t seem “real” as if written by an ai. It was as if the presentation was made only to waste time.

Felix

Good Info

August 31, 2025

very informative with some great information

Joseph M.

Best Website So Far

August 31, 2025

Videos were the right blend of insuring I pay attention without making the viewing process tedious with Too many pop-ups

Tyler

it was fun

August 31, 2025

it was fun doing this course

Sanjanaben P.

Willie Curry

August 31, 2025

I love the training

Willie C.

Easy modules, a lot of good information

August 31, 2025

Easy modules, a lot of good information

Julian S.

not so bad

August 31, 2025

it was over before i knew it

Eustacio

great videos!

August 31, 2025

I learned alot watching this video. It was easy and very undeerstanding

Mauricio C.

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August 31, 2025

Excellent topics

Garry B.

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August 31, 2025

Amanda

Good

August 31, 2025

Exam was long but easy to answer

Anna G.

Food

August 31, 2025

My favorite part of the food handlers guide is where to specifically place ready to eat and and uncooked foods in your everyday fridge. It was very informative.

Samuel E.

Very enlightening course.

August 31, 2025

The course was easy to take.

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JIAHUI C.

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August 31, 2025

Horrible

Amy

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August 31, 2025

Selena M.

Excellent easy to follow format.

August 31, 2025

Good stuff great knowledge

Paul H.

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Cody

Good

August 31, 2025

Easy

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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)
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Very informative and well-paced

March 12, 2025

The course was incredibly informative, organized, and well-paced.

Hope J.

Texas Food Manger Review

March 12, 2025

This course was easy to navigate and very informative on all information given. I would most definitely recommend it to others. Thank you!

Bethany H.

Knowledge of Food Management

March 12, 2025

I feel this was an excellent learning experience. I’ve taken several of these over the years in person, but I prefer the online. Less distractions by doing this online. I feel it was a very informative class and very well presented. I liked how it was so up to date with the time we are living in presently.

Nancy Q.

done

March 11, 2025

done

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Manage Training

March 11, 2025

Thoroughly enjoyed

Oscar

Very Helpful

March 11, 2025

I found the AAA Food Manager course to be very helpful.

Rick

Easy to understand

March 11, 2025

This study course was easy to understand and you’re able to review it as much as you want

Gabriela

Quick but Thorough Training

March 11, 2025

The information was provided in a clear and concise way, highlighting the most common and important information. I feel like I know what is necessary to be an effective and safe manager and keep a good food establishment.

Caroline M.

Great course

March 11, 2025

I love this course

Pervez S.

Informative and Thorough

March 11, 2025

I thought the training was very thorough and had a lot of information to help managers succeed in their role.

Tiffany

Great Course

March 11, 2025

Easy to navigate and great information.

Alea J.

Great in-depth training module.

March 11, 2025

I took the Food Handlers class, this is simply like that one just more in depth.

Jessica M.

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March 11, 2025

jeffery T.

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March 11, 2025

Heath

Great detailed info in video form

March 11, 2025

I had started my food manager exam with a different source that was harder to follow. This was easy and I learned the material better.

Lorna

Very Informative

March 11, 2025

Information was clear and explained well

Vanessa

Manager

March 11, 2025

Its always great to learn new things!

Luz

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March 11, 2025

Great training video

Carlos

Great training!

March 10, 2025

I enjoyed this training and found it very easy to navigate!

Meghan

Excellent learning material

March 10, 2025

Paul

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4.9

Food Protection Training
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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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Bonnie B.

texas food manager training

September 24, 2025

very good in explaining and i learn a lot

joe C.

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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.

Pleasant experience

September 24, 2025

This was easy to understand and to complete at your own pace.

Nikia

Good and Easy

September 24, 2025

Ashley

good

September 24, 2025

very good

Alexander H.

Videos

September 24, 2025

It was good

Elijah J.

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September 24, 2025

Santhi

Easy to follow training

September 24, 2025

I enjoyed taking this food manager course. The modules are easy to follow and understand the materials. I also appreciate the quizzes after each section to ensure I understood the material.

Ajsha

Review from Anne Krebbs

September 24, 2025

I had to use the closed caption for all modules except for two. There was no volume on the rest. It was difficult to follow along at times.

Anne K.

I like that the lessons has visual and audio to it

September 24, 2025

I like that you cannot skip to the next lesson unless you finished the current lesson.

ABOSEDE O.

Food Handlers Certification

September 24, 2025

It was quick, simple and easy to finish in one sitting.

Kayzelyn P.

good review

September 24, 2025

If you require this certification, this course provides comprehensive information delivered in an engaging and well-structured manner.

Sameh

Informative, and helped me understand importance of food handling procedures

September 24, 2025

I found the Food Handler course to be very informative and easy to follow. It clearly explained the importance of food safety and the proper practices to prevent contamination. The examples and scenarios made it easier to understand how to apply food safety in real situations. Overall, this course helped me gain a better understanding of why food safety is so important and how I can handle food more responsibly.

Keval P.

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