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. If you have signed up for a class and cannot attend, you must call us three days prior to the class date and cancel or you will be charged a $25 fee. 

Students have a 95% passing rate on the exam. If, however you do not pass the exam for any reason, you may take their course again, within six months, at no additional cost.

RENEWAL COURSES

Renewal Classes are given on either the first day or the second day that is listed on the schedule.  Please call our office before registering for a renewal class to confirm availability.  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. Fax or send completed form to the Illinois Food Retailers Association.

Each student must bring a copy of their current certificate.

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

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 Class Schedule


Spanish Training Class Schedule - Chicago Area


Chicago Area 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

Statewide Illinois Class 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