Food Protection Program

Applications & Guidelines

• • How to Apply for a Food Permit
  • Food Permit Application
  • Temporary Food Permit Application
  • Cottage Food Operator Application
  • Permit Category Guidelines
  • Opening a Mobile Unit Guidelines

CFPM/Food Handler/Allergen Awareness Training

• Courses (click here for full list)
  • Foodservice Safe
  • Hoosier Hospitality Consulting, LLC
  • Safe Food Handlers Corporation
  • Safe Food Handlers Corporation (Spanish)

Education Documents

• • • Food Establishments:

      • Food Employee Health and Personal Hygiene Handbook
      • HACCP Principles for Food Service and Retail Establishments

    • General Public:

      • Proper Handwashing
      • Food and Water Safety During Power Outages and Floods
      • Food Safe Shopping & Storage
      • Food Safe Meal Prep
      • Safety Tips for Ordering Meal Kits
      • Food Allergies: What You Need To Know

Resource Links

• FDA Food Code
• Illinois Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act
• IDPH, Food Safety
• U of I Extension, 2024 Cottage Food Guide