Under the Food Service Sanitation Code, the Illinois Department of Public requires all food establishments to be supervised by a certified Food Service Sanitation Manager during hours of operation.

Participants must attend both classes. The certification exam will take place on the second day of classes. Bring a valid photo ID to the exam. 

• Saturday, March 11, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (30 minute lunch break) 
• Sunday, March 12, from 1 to 4 p.m. (review & testing)  

The class will be taught by Extension Nutrition & Wellness Educator Lisa Peterson and will provide the minimum classroom work to prepare for the National Certification Examination. Topics include foodborne illnesses, safe food handling, cooking and storage, employee health and hygiene, facility safety and maintenance, cleaning and sanitization. Certificates need to be renewed every five years.

The fee for this course is $100 and includes the textbook, class materials and exam. Classes fill quickly. 

If needed, a retest will cost $50 and will be scheduled with Lisa Peterson, Certified Food Protection Managers Instructor.