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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
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Was easy
que bendicion
Fue muy genial e interesante aprender este curso
Me pareció muy bien ya que uno aprende buenas cosas y sabe cómo se debe manejar cada procedimiento y tener una buena orden de preparación alimentaria
Todo
Particularmente me pareció muy importante el curso porque brinda mucha información a la hora de manipular alimentos en casa y establecimientos de comida.
Todo me pareció muy interesante y aprendí cosas que no sabia
Siempre que vamos a manejar alimentos debemos estar limpios y bien presentables; cabello recogido uñas limpias y cortas, tener siempre buena actitud, estar saludables.para que todo salga excelente y así evitar contaminación ;biológica, química, física.Los tiempos de cocción y enfriamiento se deben cuidar con precisión;165 grados para aves, 155 para la carne molida,145 pescados y mariscos,135 para pastas y verduras; si vamos enfriar o descongelar la temperatura la temperatura debe ser 41 grados Fahrenheit o menos la temperatura se mide con un termómetro bimetalico el cual se debe calibrar con regularidad usando el punto de hielo y punto de ebullición. Al hacer esto evitamos la contaminación de bacterias y se preserva el color y el sabor de los alimentos. Los productos químicos se almacenan por separado; los utensilios deben ser para cada alimento los verdes para las verduras, rojos para carnes, azul para pescados y amarillo para lácteos para evitar contaminación cruzada. Si vamos almacenar debemos colocarlos adecuadamente en el refrigerador en la parte superior los alimentos listos para comer y en la parte inferior los alimentos TCS, nunca dejarlos a temperatura ambiente por más de 4 horas si esto llega a pasar el alimento se debe desechar, si vamos a descongelar la temperatura debe ser de 41 Fahrenheit. Los alimentos almacenados al usarlos primero los de caducidad más próximas (PEPS)👀.Al servir manejar vasos y platos de tal forma de no manchar con nuestros dedos verificar que no halla ningún contaminante físico y por último buen apetito y muchas gracias aprendí mucho
Excelente curso lo recomiendo
Muy bien explicado
Muy bueno
Muy buena información para los que trabajamos en manipulación de alimentos