Being only 30 minutes long, this is one of the fastest and simplest ways to get an approved Illinois Food Handlers Card!
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To get your card, simply watch the training videos and pass the test. More than 90% of people who take this course pass.
ApprovalThis Illinois Food Handlers Card Training holds the ANAB food handler training program accreditation (ASTM e2659) and is approved for use in Illinois by the Illinois Department of Public Health.
PurposeThis program’s purpose is to provide food handlers with the information they need to handle food safely. This information may include content specified by state or local regulations.
This program will teach or reiterate responsible food handling principles to the learner. Learning Objectives (Effective date April 29, 2020) By the end of this course, you will be able to:
If you handle, prepare, serve, sell, or give away food for human consumption, even if you bus tables or wash dishes, you are a food worker and need this training. Unpaid volunteers are exempt.
Is this food handlers card training approved for my area?This training is approved for use throughout Illinois, including all counties (Cook, DuPage, Lake, Will, Kane, etc.) and cities (Chicago, Naperville, Springfield, Joliet, Aurora, etc.) by the Illinois Department of Public Health.
When do I need to get my Illinois Food Handlers Card? Within 30 days of starting work. What do I get when I finish the Illinois Food Handlers Card Training? Illinois Food Handler Card How long is my card valid for? Your Illinois Food Handlers Card will be valid for 3 years. How do I renew my Illinois Food Handlers Card?If your card has expired, you will need to purchase and retake the Illinois Food Handlers Card training. If you need to reprint your current card, log in and go to the Certificates section. From there, you can click View and print your card.
How long can I access the course?When you purchase a StateFoodSafety course, you automatically get one year of unlimited access to the training videos. Take your time through the course or come back after completion to brush up on your food safety knowledge!
What is a food handlers card?A food handler card is a certificate, card, or permit that shows you have completed a food safety course that is approved by your state and county, and that you understand the basics of food safety.
In most areas, you can reprint your required Food Handler Certificate by logging in to your account.
Note: In some areas, you get your official Food Handler Certificate from the local health department. If you have lost the card you received from your state, county, or local health department, you will need to call that health department to obtain a new card, permit, or certificate.
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When you make a group purchase, we automatically add administrative tools to your account to help you manage your training vouchers. You'll be able to email voucher codes to employees, track their progress through the course, and view earned certificates.
Buy training in bulk and get up to 10% off. Discounts are available for all course types, from food handlers card training to food manager certification.
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By: Keya L on May 3, 2024 I was really nervous about taking this course online but it was a breeze and very easy to follow with the illustrations. I give this course and company a 10 out of 10
By: Blaze on Jul 5, 2023 I've had to take the illinois food handler test more times than I can remember and I always dread having to renew it. This certificate is quick and concise. Seriously, I was done in under 20 minutes. If you already know all the information from years in the restaurant industry you can pretty much head straight to the test (thank you 2x speed button!).
By: Aunalisa on Mar 7, 2023 The content was delivered with short and engaging videos that simply summarized the key information. The test questions were clearly asked and covered all important material. The program ran perfectly on my computer and took no longer than the described course duration.
