Two courses are available. The first is a 15-hour food service sanitation course; the second is a 5-hour refresher course. Please note that the Illinois Department of Public Health requires a minimum number of attendees in order for the course to be delivered.

15-Hour Food Service Sanitation Course
5-Hour Refresher Course
Course Locations

15-Hour Food Service Sanitation Course

• Cost: $89 (includes training manual)
• Course follows IDPH syllabus
• Includes up-to-date information on:
  • Identifying Food Borne Illnesses
  • Identifying Time/Temperature Relationships
  • The Relationship of Personal Hygiene and Food Safety
  • Methods of Preventing Food Contamination
  • Identifying Correct Procedures for Cleaning and Sanitizing
  • Recognizing Problems and Solutions Associated with Facility, Equipment, and Layouts
  • Codes Related to Foodservice Establishments
• Successful completion includes certificate issued by the IDPH
• IDPH will issue a 5-year certificate for a fee of $35 upon the completion of the 15-hour course and passing the IDPH test.

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5-Hour Refresher Course

For those who need their certification renewed, a 5-hour refresher course is available:

• Cost: $49 (does NOT include training manual--the manual may be purchased onsite for $10)
• Participants must provide a copy of their current State of Illinois Certificate.
• IDPH will issue a 5-year certificate for a fee of $35 upon completion of the 5-hour refresher class.

Please note that Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and Community College Partnerships are also available.

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Course Locations

Courses are offered in the following cities:

Illinois

Bloomington
Carthage
Farmington
Galesburg
Moline
Macomb
Monmouth
Quincy
Rushville
Springfield

Iowa

Davenport
Keokuk

To see what training opportunities are available in your area, please check the calendar.

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ServSafe course instruction is available by special arrangement. Please contact us by phone at (309) 837-5158 to set up a ServSafe course for your establishment.