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IDPH and local food protection programs are responsible for setting food safety standards, conducting inspections, and monitoring food products. Illinois public health officials monitor the state’s food supply at various steps in the food chain to assure food stays safe.
- Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM)
To be certified, kitchen managers must complete an ANSI...
- Food Handler Training
In Illinois, food handler training is required for food...
- Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM)
To be certified, kitchen managers must complete an ANSI accredited Certified Food Protection Manager certification that is obtained by taking an accredited course and passing an exam. Accredited courses may be available online, by local providers, or through some local health departments.
If you want to complete Illinois food manager certification requirements from home, you can take your certification exam online with our virtual proctor service. Or schedule a time with an in-person proctor at a local testing site.
In Illinois, food handler training is required for food employees or handlers based on the type of food establishment they work in. Generally, employees should receive training within 30 days of hire and may be required to renew their training every three years.
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Formally called the Food Service Sanitation Manager Certification, this program meets the eight-hour coursework and examination requirement set by the Illinois Department of Public Health for the Certified Food Protection Manager certification. Recertification is required every five years.
Certified Food Safety Programs. Provides programs for food safety to satisfy the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) requirements. This includes: - food handler certification. - food protection manager certification and proctored examinations.
