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Training helps reduce or eliminate food safety hazards before they become major issues.
Reducing food safety complaints will create a happier workplace and in turn increase productivity.
Numerous professionals nationwide have already earned and renewed their card with AAA Food Handler — a trusted name in food safety training.
In North Dakota, earning a Food Handler Card requires completing a food safety training course accredited by the ANAB. The course teaches key principles such as food hygiene, proper handling techniques, contamination prevention, and strategies to reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses. It also emphasizes the importance of maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen environment. This course complies with state regulations and is mandatory for individuals working with food in restaurants, catering companies, and other food service operations.
To receive a North Dakota Food Handlers Card, take and pass a food safety course accredited by the ANAB. Once completed, you’ll receive a recognized card throughout the state.
The Food Handler course is done entirely online and is available 24/7. After finishing the 1.5-hour course, you’ll take a 40-question final exam. You’ll need a score of at least 70% to pass and earn your certificate.
The Food Handler course is perfect for individuals in the food industry, whether you work in a restaurant, café, grocery store, food truck, or concession stand. It’s designed for anyone involved in preparing or serving food.
The Food Handler Course costs just $6.95. Discounts are available for businesses looking to train multiple employees at once.
You can take the Food Handler Certificate in English or Spanish.
No worries—you get two attempts to pass the exam. You’ll have another chance if you fail the first time.
The Food Handler Card is accepted throughout all counties in North Dakota, including significant areas like Cass County.
The Food Handler training helps prevent foodborne illnesses, enhances decision-making in food handling, and ensures proper safety protocols are followed. It also helps businesses reduce complaints and improve workplace morale.
Owners and managers can monitor employee performance, track course completions, and generate reports through the platform’s management tools.
ANAB accredits the Food Handler course and satisfies North Dakota’s food safety training requirements. It is accepted across all counties and cities, including Fargo, Bismarck, and Grand Forks.
Here’s what sets it apart:
For official food safety guidance in North Dakota, contact:
North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services – Food and Lodging Program
600 East Boulevard Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58505
North Dakota permits the sale of non-potentially hazardous foods such as baked goods, jams, jellies, preserves, honey, syrups, and certain canned goods. These items must be shelf-stable and not require refrigeration.
North Dakota does not require food safety training for cottage food producers. However, completing a Food Handler certificate is strongly recommended to ensure safe food handling practices and enhance consumer confidence. The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services offers resources and guidance on food safety training options.
Food Handler Reviews
4.9
Great
Despite being tired amongst other things, videos were short & direct.
Not a lot of droning on.
Short sweet & to the point. Thanks.
the last question had no correct answers, it was 160 degrees fahrenheit .
Easy to learn material that is put in easy navigation.
Quick and easy to remember all the information provided in the course.
Will teach you a lot that you may,or may not know. I definitely learned a lot about how to handle food
I think its important to always update yourself on the ever changing rules and regulation in the food industry and this course helps you do that.
Lots of detail
Good experience!
Appreciated the graphics and occasional acronyms utilized to help with understanding. This course was prompt and easy to understand. I also was i trudged by how they spoke to common misconceptions or utilized statistics to help make a point.
This course taught me about all sorts of considerations when it comes to keeping food safe to consume.
Al manipular alimentos debemos de tomar en cuanta la higiene tenemos que tener una higiene impecable al momento de manipular alimentos no solo físicamente sino laborar tenemos que tener nuestro alrededor limpio,para manipular alimentos tenemos que tener bien higiene personal estar limpios,sanos y saver tratar los alimentos un alimento con buena higiene,bien preparado tomando en cuanta todos los puntos higiénico deja clientes satisfechos y nos permite mejorar como manipuladores de alimentos.
Very thorough and the teacher was informative and funny.
This was a quick and very informal class!
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