Illinois Food Handler Training
ANSI-AccreditedFor food handlers, kitchen staff and restaurant workers, this is the fastest and easiest way to get your Illinois Food Handlers Card.
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ANSI-Accredited Training
Food Handlers Certificate valid for 3 years*
24/7, 12-month online course access
Student handbook with detailed course notes
Practice quizzes after each lesson
Handy posters and templates to use on the job
Final exam administered by Userve
*Contact your local health department to confirm.
We make it easier to get your Illinois food handler training.
ANSI-Accredited
Accredited by the American National Standards Institute.
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Finish training in just a few hours and get your certificate quickly.
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300K+ Happy Students
Successfully trained more than 300K students in service and hospitality, with a 98% satisfaction rating.
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What You’ll Learn
1: Understanding Food Safety
2: Preventing Foodborne Illness
3: Working with Food Safely
Comprehensive Illinois food handler training made simple.
Interactive Learning Experience
Courses built with the latest e-Learning technologies for an engaging learning experience.
Expert Training Professionals
Lessons designed by experienced learning and development professionals with more than 45 years of combined experience.
No Experience Required
Training programs made for all learning styles, with no prerequisites or prior training needed.
Free Additional Resources
Student handbook with detailed course notes and handy posters and templates to use on the job.
Unlimited Quiz Attempts
Practice quizzes after every lesson to ensure you understand the material.
12 Months of Access
Complete training in one sitting or choose your own training pace with course access for up to one year.
A satisfaction rating of 98% from students.
Business accounts make training & compliance easy.
Overview
Our business accounts make it easy to get and stay compliant.
Accredited food handler training is a state requirement. Now is the time to ensure your organization gets compliant by enrolling your staff in Userve's ANSI-Accredited Food Handler Course. Our Business Accounts make staff training and compliance hassle-free with a variety of features to support you:
- Dedicated Account Manager Support
- Compliance Advisory Services
- Bulk Enrollment and Hands-on Help
- Preferred Pricing
- Student Progress and Success-Tracking
Our business accounts make it easy to get and stay compliant.
Accredited food handler training is a state requirement. Now is the time to ensure your organization gets compliant by enrolling your staff in Userve's ANSI-Accredited Food Handler Course. Our Business Accounts make staff training and compliance hassle-free with a variety of features to support you:
- Dedicated Account Manager Support
- Compliance Advisory Services
- Bulk Enrollment and Hands-on Help
- Preferred Pricing
- Student Progress and Success-Tracking
Your brand matters to us as much as it does to you.
Our best practice solutions are designed with your brand in mind. They ensure:
- You're protecting your business from risks associated with food safety and alcohol service incidents
- You’re protecting your customers’ safety and wellbeing
- You’re keeping your customers’ trust
- You’re staying protected–with features like compliance advisory services to keep you informed and on top of requirements
Your staff gets the most out of our training, so you get the most out of them.
Our learning experience has been designed to:
- Engage your staff so they take in and retain the material
- Work on a mobile device to make it easy for your team to access and complete the training from anywhere at anytime
- Ensure learner satisfaction – our exceptional student success rates speak for themselves and ensure you get the most value from your investment
The information and support you need, when you need it.
Our team of dedicated individuals gives you the peace of mind you need, by providing:
- Compliance advisory services for the most current information on government mandates
- Guidance on training requirements
- Hands-on account management support, including help with student enrollment
Your time is valuable, so we make things as quick and easy as possible.
We recognize how busy you are, so we make managing your organization's training as simple and efficient as possible through:
- Bulk student enrollment–and preferred pricing while we’re at it
- User-friendly account management tools that make admin a breeze
- Student progress and success-tracking tools for timely status reports
- Hands-on help should you need it
Everything you need to know about Illinois food handler training
Food Handler Training
What is the definition of a “Food Handler?”
Why do I need food handler training in Illinois?
ANSI-accredited Food Handler Training (like Userve’s course) is a legal requirement for food handler employees in the state.
ANSI-accredited Food Handler Training (like Userve’s course) is a legal requirement for food handler employees in the state.
Holding a Certificate of Completion or Food Handlers Card shows employers that you've received training and passed the required exam and are therefore allowed to work as a food handler.
About ANSI
What is ANSI?
ANSI is the American National Standards Institute. It is a non-profit organization that oversees administration and coordination of standards and technical regulations in the U.S. ANSI provides a framework for fair standard development and represents the interests of more than 270,000 organizations and 30 million professionals worldwide. Userve’s course is ANSI-accredited.
ANSI is the American National Standards Institute. It is a non-profit organization that oversees administration and coordination of standards and technical regulations in the U.S. ANSI provides a framework for fair standard development and represents the interests of more than 270,000 organizations and 30 million professionals worldwide. Userve’s course is ANSI-accredited.
Is ANSI-accredited training required?
Requirements & Access
How long does the Illinois food handler training take?
How long will I have access to the Illinois Food Handler Course?
Are there any Illinois Food Handler Course prerequisites?
Are there technical requirements to access the course?
An internet-enabled device includes computers, tablets or mobile devices. You'll also need a modern web browser that has Javascript enabled, an email address to enroll in the course and a PDF Reader to access student resources. The Adobe PDF Reader is free to download.
What's Included?
What will I learn from the Illinois Food Handler Course?
This course educates foodservice workers on the fundamentals of food safety. There are 3 units with 18 lessons, quizzes after each lesson and a final exam administered by Userve. The course outline covers:
Unit 1 - Understanding Food Safety
Lesson 1 - Food Contamination
Lesson 2 - Bacteria
Lesson 3 - Other Types of Microorganisms
Lesson 4 - Perishable Foods
Lesson 5 - Types of Contamination
Lesson 6 - Foodborne Illness & High-Risk Groups
Lesson 7 - Food Allergies
Unit 2 - Preventing Foodborne Illness
Lesson 8 - Personal Hygiene
Lesson 9 - Workplace Facilities & Behaviors
Lesson 10 - Uniforms & Hair Care
Lesson 11 - Illness & Onsite Injuries
Lesson 12 - Temperature Zones & Time Control
Lesson 13 - Thermometers
Lesson 14 - Cleaning & Sanitizing
Lesson 15 - Maintaining Food Premises
Unit 3 - Working with Food Safely
Lesson 16 - Receiving, Checking & Storing Food
Lesson 17 - Working with Food Safely
Lesson 18 - Serving Food Safely
What other materials are included?
Assessments & Final Exam
Are there tests with the training?
Is there a final exam to obtain my Illinois Food Handlers Certificate?
At the end of the Illinois Food Handler Training Course, you will be required to complete a final exam that you must pass in order to get your certificate. You have 3 attempts to pass the final exam and you must score at least 70%.
At the end of the Illinois Food Handler Training Course, you will be required to complete a final exam that you must pass in order to get your certificate. You have 3 attempts to pass the final exam and you must score at least 70%.
What format is the final exam?
Certificate Information
How do I get an Illinois Food Handlers Card?
Is an Illinois Food Handlers Card the same as a Certificate of Completion?
I’ve completed the course. How do I get my certificate?
What is the Illinois Food Handlers Certificate used for?
How long is my certificate valid for?
What happens if I lose my Illinois Food Handlers certificate?
Simply fill out the form on our contact page or give us a call at 1 855-546-1500.
Are there additional steps once I receive my certificate?
Course Fees & Additional Assistance
Are there any hidden costs?
Can I get help if needed?
Of course! If you have any questions about the course, training requirements or general enquiries, contact our Student Support Team.
Of course! If you have any questions about the course, training requirements or general enquiries, contact our Student Support Team.
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