Every certified food protection manager working in a restaurant completes an approved allergen course within 30 days of starting. Restaurants also post the state’s allergy notice where customers see it.
Checked Oct 17, 2026 against the agency’s page.
Step 4 of 6: Get the permits for your kind of business
1Set up the business
2Register for tax
3Approve the space
4Get the permits for your kind of business
5Alcohol permits
6Before the first hire
Issued by Illinois Department of Public Health (approved course).
Sources and dates
IDPH food allergen awareness training FAQ. Checked against the agency’s page on the date shown; cities add their own fees.
Questions about opening here.
Yes. Every certified food protection manager working in a restaurant completes an approved allergen course within 30 days of starting.
Yes. Every certified food protection manager working in a restaurant completes an approved allergen course within 30 days of starting.
Yes. Every certified food protection manager working in a restaurant completes an approved allergen course within 30 days of starting.
Yes. Every certified food protection manager working in a restaurant completes an approved allergen course within 30 days of starting.
Yes. Every certified food protection manager working in a restaurant completes an approved allergen course within 30 days of starting.
Yes. Every certified food protection manager working in a restaurant completes an approved allergen course within 30 days of starting.
Yes. Every certified food protection manager working in a restaurant completes an approved allergen course within 30 days of starting.
Yes. Every certified food protection manager working in a restaurant completes an approved allergen course within 30 days of starting.
Yes. Every certified food protection manager working in a restaurant completes an approved allergen course within 30 days of starting.
No. In Illinois it is listed for coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, pizza shops, bars, wine bars and 3 more.
No. In Illinois it is listed for coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, pizza shops, bars, wine bars and 3 more.
No. In Illinois it is listed for coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, pizza shops, bars, wine bars and 3 more.
No. In Illinois it is listed for coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, pizza shops, bars, wine bars and 3 more.
No. In Illinois it is listed for coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, pizza shops, bars, wine bars and 3 more.
No. In Illinois it is listed for coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, pizza shops, bars, wine bars and 3 more.
No. In Illinois it is listed for coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, pizza shops, bars, wine bars and 3 more.
No. In Illinois it is listed for coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, pizza shops, bars, wine bars and 3 more.
No. In Illinois it is listed for coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, pizza shops, bars, wine bars and 3 more.
No. In Illinois it is listed for coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, pizza shops, bars, wine bars and 3 more.
No. In Illinois it is listed for coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, pizza shops, bars, wine bars and 3 more.
Illinois Department of Public Health (approved course).
Step 4 of 6, get the permits for your kind of business. The steps before it: set up the business, register for tax and approve the space.
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