All Class Dates Listed Meet Requirements For Both First Time Food Service Sanitation Manager Certification and Renewal
Illinois law stipulates the following requirements for Food Service Sanitation Manager Certification:
- A minimum of 8 hours of training inclusive of the exam
- A minimum passing grade of 75% on an ANSI accredited exam, approved by the Conference for Food Protection
- Approved exam must be proctored by an instructor certified by the Illinois & Chicago Department of Public Health
ServSafe is the most widely accepted food safety program among state, local and federal health departments. ServSafe Foodservice Sanitation Manager Certification Classes offered by the Illinois Restaurant Association are approved by the Illinois Department of Health and all municipalities, including the City of Chicago, and qualify successful students for both state and local certification.
Illinois Restaurant Association instructors are recognized as leaders in foodservice instruction, and are certified by the Illinois Department of Health, the Chicago Department of Health, and the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation.
PLEASE NOTE, all Foodservice Sanitation Manager Certificates expire five years after their date of issue. Check your certificate to ensure it is renewed before expiration. ServSafe Foodservice Sanitation Manager Certification classes are held monthly at the IRA office in Chicago. To register for a class, please download the appropriate form at right, or contact the IRA at (312) 787-4000.
Foreign Language Sanitation Certification Classes
Classes are available in Spanish every month. Cantonese and Mandarin classes are available upon request. Please call (800) 572-1086 for more information.
Sanitation Certification Class Information
Classes are held at the IRA Office:
33 W. Monroe St., Ste. 250
Chicago, IL 60603
STANDBYS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED AS SEATS OFTEN BECOME AVAILABLE. LATE ATTENDANCE IS NOT PERMITTED!
Class Tuition
Join Today & Save 25% On Tuition
IRA Member - $155.00 + $35.00 City of Chicago Certificate if required.
Non-Member - $195.00 + $35.00 City of Chicago Certificate if required.
(ServSafe textbook included)
Cash Payments Are NOT Accepted. Cancellations must be received 7 days prior to the class date to receive a 50% refund or full credit toward a future seminar. Credits are honored up to 6 months from date of payment.
Retest & Reschedule
To reschedule a class or to register for a retest you, must call 312-787-4000.
Reschedule Fee $30.00
Retest Fee $40.00
Class Times
SPANISH 2 - DAY Class Format
Day 1 8:30 am - 3:30 pm, check - in 8:15 am
Day 2 8:30 am - 11:30 am, check - in 8:15 am
ENGLISH 1 - DAY Class Format
Weekdays 8:30 am - 5:30 pm, check - in 8:15 am
Saturdays 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, check - in 7:45 am
APRIL
Monday - 23
Wednesday - 25
Monday - 30
MAY
Mondays - 7 & 14 - SPANISH
Tuesday - 8
Saturday - 12
Tuesday - 15
Monday - 21
Wednesday - 23
Wednesday - 30
JUNE
Mondays- 4 & 11- SPANISH
Tuesday - 5
Saturday - 9
Monday - 18
Wednesday - 20
Monday - 25
Wednesday - 27
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REGISTER
Below are the upcoming class dates. To register, simply click on a class.
To reschedule a class or to register for a retest, you must call 312-787-4000. Online registration is not available.
CLASS TIMES
SPANISH 2 - DAY Class
Day 1 8:30am - 3:30pm,
check-in 8:15 am
Day 2 8:30am - 11:30am, check-in 8:15 am
ENGLISH 1 - DAY Class
Weekdays 8:30am - 5:30pm, check-in 8:15am
Saturdays 8:00am - 5:00pm, check-in 7:45am
Join Today & Save 25% On Tuition
APRIL
Monday - 23
Wednesday - 25
Monday - 30
MAY
Mondays-7&14-Spanish
Tuesday - 8
Saturday - 12
Tuesday - 15
Monday -21
Wednesday - 23
Wednesday - 30
JUNE
Mondays 4&11-Spanish
Tuesday -5
Saturday - 9
Monday - 18
Wednesday - 20
Monday - 25
Wednesday - 27

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