We offer no charge classes on a variety of subjects including: foodborne illness prevention; employee health and hygiene; cleaning and sanitizing; and temperature control. Food safety instruction is available in English, Spanish, Mandarin, Korean, Cantonese and Vietnamese. Call us at (217) 373-7900 or (217) 363-3269 to schedule a class at your site or ours. For classes held at our facility, here is a list of class dates.
Do you want to be certified by the State of Illinois in food service sanitation? If you are interested in obtaining a Food Service Sanitation Manager's Certificate (FSSMC), you will need to take a state-approved 15-hour course. After you have successfully passed a test, you will receive a five-year certificate The fee for the certificate itself is $35.
The following organizations also offer refresher and/or certification courses in the Champaign County area:
A+ Food Training - Sue Summerville (217) 684-2435
Corporate Training Center, Ltd. Toll Free: (800) 705-8204
Hammes Associates: (217) 903-4306
Learn 2 Serve (on-line only) Phone: (888) 360-8764
Parkland College BDC, Champaign (217) 351-2235
Safe Food Handlers Corp. Toll Free: (888) 793-5136
U of I Hospitality Management Program (on-line only) Phone: (217) 333-2024
These organizations offer certification courses in a variety of formats. The cost ranges from $90-$175. Some offer training options in Spanish; call them for details.
You can also visit the Illinois Department of Public Health website for a listing of course providers in Champaign County, as well as other areas throughout the state.
If you are already certified and your current certificate is about to expire, the Illinois Department of Public Health requires that a test or a five-hour refresher course be taken before a certificate can be renewed. We offer 5 hour refresher courses in English. The organizations listed above also teach refresher courses, and some offer the course in Spanish. Their fees range from $35-$100. If you would like to take a test instead, please contact the Illinois Department of Public Health at (217) 278-5900.
If you have misplaced your current certificate and need a replacement copy, or if you'd like to report a change of address, complete this form and submit it to the Illinois Department of Public Health along with the appropriate fee (if applicable).