ServSafe Food Service Sanitation Manager Certification & Renewal

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 (IRA) 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.

ServSafe Foodservice Sanitation Manager Certification classes are held weekly at the IRA office in Chicago. To sign up for a class, please register below or contact the IRA at (312) 787-4000.

IRA 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.

Sanitation Certification Class Information

Classes are held at the IRA office, located at 33 W. Monroe St., Ste. 250, Chicago, IL 60603
Attendees must bring a photo ID, and a #2 pencil for the exam
Class times are as follows:
- English (1 day class format)
  - Weekdays - 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., check in at 8:15 a.m.
- Spanish (2-day class format. must attend both days)
  - Day 1 - 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., check in at 8:15 a.m.
  - Day 2 - 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m., check in at 8:15 a.m.
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 70% 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
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.
Walk-ins are welcome.
Late attendance is not permitted.

Class Tuition

IRA Members receive 25% off class tuition
- Click here to join the Association today.
IRA Member Tuition:
- $175.00 + $45.00 City of Chicago Certificate, if required.
Non-Member Tuition
- $199.00 + $45.00 City of Chicago Certificate, if required.
ServSafe textbook is included in class tuition.
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.