Food Service Sanitation Program

The Illinois Department of Public Health requires that all food service establishments that prepare and serve food will be required to have a certified food service manager on the premises at all times food is being handled.  Also, certificate holders must renew their license by attending an approved food safety refresher course.

The Illinois Food Retailers Association is offering both the initial 15-Hour Food Service Sanitation Certificate Course and the  Sanitation Certificate Renewal Course in many areas throughout the state.  

Cost includes course book, instruction, and exam. Certification exam administered on last day. State certificate fees are charged directly to each student upon successful completion of their certification exam.

In order that we may have adequate course materials available for each class, you must pre-register.


Registration Process for Full Course and Renewal Course

Pre-registration is required, please click on the link below to print out the registration form.  Indicate "Full Course" or "Renewal" for each students name. All courses listed are currently available.  Fax or send completed form to the Illinois Food Retailers Association.

For the Renewal Course, each student must bring a copy of their current certificate.  There is no grace period for the State Certificate.  If your certificate has expired, you must thake the full course.

We encourage you to register as many employees as possible who work in the food preparation area.

.Online Courses

We now offer the 15 hour full course and the 5 hour State Renewal Course online via your computer.  This online training is offered in both English and Spanish.  Once you have completed the 15 hour online course, you may then come into one of our eligible locations to take your State Exam.  There is no testing required for the 5 hour renewal course.

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Chicago Area Locations

Chicago Area - Registration Information

Please click on the links below to print out the schedule of classes and the registration form.

Chicago Area Sanitation 2-Day Class Schedule


Chicago Area 1-Day Renewal Class Schedule


Chicago Area In Class Training - Registration Form

Online Computer Training - Registration Form



Online Spanish Training

Online training will be in Spanish - You can choose to take the exam in English or special order a Spanish exam.

Cost:

$185.00 per person for 15 hour online spanish training with English State Exam.
$215 per person if ordering Spanish Exam.

Online Spanish Training - Registration Form

Once you have completed the online training, you may then attend one of or eligible class locations to take your exam.

Statewide 2-Day Full Class Schedule 

Statewide 5-Hour Certificate Renewal Schedule

Statewide Illinois Registration Form


ILLINOIS FOOD RETAILERS ASSOCIATION
1919 S. HIGHLAND AVE.
LOMBARD, IL. 60148
630-627-8100
630-627-8106 - FAX
1-800-624-6712 - IL Toll - free