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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)
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easy to follow

August 30, 2025

Easy to follow, well paced information, and affordable!

kat

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August 30, 2025

Brandon

It was fine.

August 30, 2025

Quick and painless I suppose.

Daniel

Good Course

August 30, 2025

This was a good course for handling food safety. The modules covered a wide range of topics to better protect myself as well as those I would be serving food to.

Shana O.

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August 30, 2025

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Shane M.

Simple and informative

August 30, 2025

Content is easy to comprehend and modules are interactive to keep you engaged. Was able to complete the course in about 2 hours.

Micah

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August 30, 2025

David A.

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August 30, 2025

even though I did not want to do this, I received a lot of helpful information and learned more about preparation and cooking than I thought I would.

Marley S.

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August 30, 2025

Manar A.

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August 30, 2025

Jordan P.

Food handler

August 30, 2025

Good

Jose R.

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August 30, 2025

Jose R.

Food handler

August 30, 2025

Easy to maneuver and understand great coarse

Jose R.

Nice course

August 30, 2025

The whole module was very good structured and easy to understand

Claudia

Easy and Rewarding Food Handler's Card

August 30, 2025

This process overall took about an hour and a half. I passed, and the questions were in direct correlation to what we learned.

Tomeka R.

Amazing

August 30, 2025

Thank you so much I’ve learned alot

Dessy

Emocionada

August 30, 2025

Feliz gracias

Vielka L.

Food Handler Card

August 30, 2025

Ollie W.

My good experience with AAA

August 30, 2025

Was very informative and enlightening.

Ron F.

video gave a total understanding

August 30, 2025

Benjamin P.

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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Terrible1%

Great course

March 10, 2025

Informative. I believe the time temperature controls, food borne illness and sanitation are the most important.

Andrew J.

Summery

March 10, 2025

It was a qiuick and easy course. Was able to understand it with no problem

Mystique M.

grandioso!

March 10, 2025

un curso fácil,diverido pero sobre todo muy informativo

Yanitzin S.

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March 10, 2025

earl T.

Very Thorough

March 10, 2025

Great course, would recommend it to anyone in the food service industry

Brent M.

Easy to Follow

March 10, 2025

I appreciated the flow of the training course and it was fairly easy to obtain the information being taught.

Jennifer

Good

March 10, 2025

Buena para aprender cosas diferentes acerca de como trabajar con la comida

Daniel

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March 9, 2025

Shatina

food manager educational tool

March 9, 2025

detail on food safety.

Val M.

FIVE STARS

March 9, 2025

THE COURSE WAS VERY INFORMATIVE AND COVERED A VARIOUS AND REQUIRED TOPICS AND THE PRACTICES QUIZES ENSURED YOUR RETENTION OF THE COVERED SUBJECT

BABARA T.

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March 9, 2025

Urai A.

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March 9, 2025

livi

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March 9, 2025

Danielle

Easy to understand!

March 9, 2025

This course was very informative and easy to understand.

Kate B.

Great course

March 9, 2025

Very detailed course

Suraj P.

Easy to understand tutorials

March 9, 2025

Fast, easy, and educational

Laura Y.

No Title

March 9, 2025

sam

Quick & Easy

March 8, 2025

At first I was skeptical to try it and that it would be complicated but every section had a review and helped with understanding & getting prepared for the exam. Definitely recommend to use this method.

Kat

Pretty straightforward

March 8, 2025

Not as intimidating as I thought it would be. I’ve taken regular servsafe trainings many times over the years and this was not much different than those.

April F.

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March 8, 2025

Kenya P.

Alcohol Training Reviews

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Food Allergen Reviews

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Food Manager Reviews

4.9

Food Protection Training
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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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September 23, 2025

it was really informative.

erick

This is very helpful

September 23, 2025

this has helped me realize all the germs a restaurant can have. I now know how to handle food and keep the place clean. This was very very helpful!!

Santiago C.

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September 23, 2025

Hakan C.

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September 23, 2025

Jeffery D.

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September 23, 2025

serenity

Always stay positive in interactively through the course

September 23, 2025

The course was very informative and helpful.i will apply them through my time and career here at hello fresh 🤝🤝

Sharone S.

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September 23, 2025

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jeannine L.

Very Beneficial

September 23, 2025

Touches upon various subjects in handling food, well educating

Lauryn

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September 23, 2025

Jacob R.

EASY TO UNDERSTAND AND VERY COMPLETE

September 23, 2025

First of all, thank you for taking the time to develop a very user-friendly course. Secondly, thank you for providing the opportunity to access this type of material in a clear and precise manner, which allows for a deep understanding that is easy to incorporate into our knowledge.

Jose M.

Informative

September 23, 2025

Points are made and then enforced

Steve C.

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September 23, 2025

Oxana M.

Food Handler

September 23, 2025

Easy to follow and understand

DIANA G.

Excellent Instructional Videos

September 23, 2025

Videos were detailed and concise. information presented very well

John S.

Quick and informative

September 23, 2025

I liked the coarse, very understanding and it didn’t drag out topics.

Kayla M.

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Food Protection Training
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5.0

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