Illinois

Illinois Food Handler Certificate Training

ANAB-accredited

Complete online anytime, anywhere

Available in English and Spanish

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) requires all food handlers to complete food handler training within 30 days of employment in a foodservice establishment unless they already hold credentials as a certified food protection manager.

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Does Illinois require food handler training?

Yes, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) requires anyone who works in direct contact with food to earn a food handler card or certificate. Restaurant staff, specifically, must complete training accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB). If someone already holds their food protection manager certification, they do not need to complete food handler training as well.

Is Trust20’s Food Handler Certificate Training approved by the IDPH?

Yes, Trust20’s course is accredited by ANAB and approved for use by the IDPH.

Where can I learn more about food safety in Illinois?

Illinois Department of Public Health on Food Safety: Learn more about the IDPH's role in overseeing food safety in Illinois.

Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act: Read the specific regulations regarding food handlers from the Illinois Compiled Statutes.

Illinois Food Code: Review the entirety of the Illinois Food Code from the state’s full General Assembly Administrative Code.

Why would I take Trust20’s Illinois Food Handler Certificate Training?

If you work in Illinois’ food industry, you must complete training in basic safe food handling principles. This online course is interactive and self-paced, allowing you to meet this requirement on your own schedule.

Where can I learn more about Trust20’s Food Handler Certificate Training?

Visit Trust20’s Food Handler Certificate Training page to learn more about the course format and content, as well as the learning objectives and how the course was developed.

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Impartiality Statement: Trust20 understands and values the importance of impartiality in carrying out our certification activities. Trust20 has documented structures, policies, and procedures to manage conflicts of interest and ensure the objectivity of our certification activities. We identify and document any possibilities for conflicts of interest whether they arise from within or from the activities of related bodies. Trust20 will not provide certification to anybody related to a conflict of interest.

Interactive learning

Stay engaged throughout the course with dynamic lessons that include videos, matching, and decision-making activities.

State-specific resources

Learn about regulations and requirements specific to Illinois, and download additional resources to help support your knowledge.

Real-world applications

Connect the course to your experiences via scenario-based learning developed by industry experts.

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Trust20's certification program is ANAB-CFP accredited.

Trust20's online, remote-proctored Certified Food Protection Manager exam is accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) and Conference for Food Protection (CFP). This exam meets the requirements for food manager certification in most states, but please confirm your local requirements with the health department.

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Illinois Food Handler Certificate Training

Trust20's course is approved by the IDPH.

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