Beginning January 1, 2018, an ANSI accredited Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) certification obtained through a course and passing the exam is required. The Illinois Food Service Sanitation Manager Certification (FSSMC) was eliminated. IDPH will no longer issue FSSMC certifications, post course listings, or certify instructors/proctors on or after January 1, 2018.
If you already have a FSSMC, it will remain valid until it's expiration date. At which point, in order to renew you just need to complete the course from an ANSI approved organization (ServSafe, National Registry of Food Safety Professionals).
Local Course Providers:
Howard Area Community Center Food Handler, Free Certification 773-573-8253
Illinois Restaurant Association (312) 787-4000 (English and Spanish)
Illini Training 217-398-0103
Corporate Training Center, Ltd. (630) 357-3525 (English and Spanish) (Skokie Class Location)