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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
Flexible schedule and can do it anywhere anytime.
I learned a lot about food handling . This course was easy and informative.
Yes it is tedious but is really helpful especially for people that never worked in the food business
simple and straight forward
I’ve done quite a few re-cert’s in another state over the years and I like when I’m shown my percentage on my exam and can review any questions I answered incorrectly.
It could have to do with my older system but the test kinda’ wasted some of my time by being glitchy and slow to load next page.
The content of the course and exam seem pretty good for a basic handlers course.
Can’t say it was fun, but for being a necessary thing, it wasn’t too bad. However, I wish it would say how many modules there are from the beginning so that I could know what to expect. Otherwise, not horrible.
Easy. Lots of videos but once you get through those it is smooth sailing.
Very easy and direct information for handling food
Very helpful and straight to the point and friendly and useful infographics and easy to understand.
It helped to remember information that was repeated in videos and pointing out the topic with the points helped Aswell but overall, very long test.
i had sooooo much fun learning about all this
This course easily kept my attention and was interesting and informative.
This course was awesome
This was long
was a good experience