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ServSafe Food Manager Certification

The States of Wisconsin and Illinois require licensed foodservice establishments to have at least one Certified Food Protection Manager (LFPM) on staff.

This requires successful completion of an approved exam like ServSafe and renewal every five years.

Scheduled In-Person Review/Exam

  • List of class dates and locations
  • Our program is a self-study that includes a one-day review session and certification exam. Single day session (8:00am – 5:00pm) reviews the main points using ServSafe materials provided by the National Restaurant Association. Includes the most current edition of the ServSafe Manager book sent in advance, live review session and all exam fees.
  • Cost- $185/person (includes tax and shipping)
  • Contact Us to schedule.

Private Corporate Review/Exam

  • Let us bring the class to you.
  • Flexible to your needs for groups of three or more students.
  • Our program is a self-study that includes a one-day review session and certification exam. Single day session (8:00am – 5:00pm) reviews the main points using ServSafe materials provided by the National Restaurant Association. Includes the most current edition of the ServSafe Manager book sent in advance, live review session and all exam fees.
  • Discounted rates may be applied.
  • Contact Us to schedule.

Proctored Exam

  • Do you just need to take the exam?
  • We are flexible to meet you at a your restaurant or nearby public library to administer the exam (Paper or Online).
  • Another option is to arrive by 2:30p at an agreed upon scheduled class exam site.
  • Cost- $90/person
  • Allow up to two hours for this service.
  • Contact Us to schedule.

ServSafe Food Manager

Upcoming Classes

Holiday Inn Express- Racine

Time: 8:00am-5:00pm
Date: February 16, 2026
Location: Holiday Inn Express- Racine
Day of Week: Monday
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Federal Supply USA- Waukegan

Time: 8:00am-5:00pm
Date: February 26, 2026
Location: Federal Supply USA- Waukegan
Day of Week: Thursday
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Hampton Inn- Kenosha

Time: 8:00am-5:00pm
Date: March 16, 2026
Location: Hampton Inn- Kenosha
Day of Week: Monday
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Holiday Inn Express- Racine

Time: 8:00am-5:00pm
Date: March 18, 2026
Location: Holiday Inn Express- Racine
Day of Week: Wednesday
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Hampton Inn – Franklin

Time: 8:00am-5:00pm
Date: March 23, 2026
Location: Hampton Inn- Franklin
Day of Week: Monday
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Federal Supply USA- Waukegan

Time: 8:00am-5:00pm
Date: March 26, 2026
Location: Federal Supply USA- Waukegan
Day of Week: Thursday
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Federal Supply USA- Waukegan

Time: 8:00am-5:00pm
Date: March 26, 2026
Location: Federal Supply USA - Waukegan
Day of Week: Thursday
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Hampton Inn – Franklin

Time: 8:00am-5:00pm
Date: April 1, 2026
Location: Hampton Inn - Franklin
Day of Week: Monday
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Hampton Inn – Kenosha

Time: 8:00am-5:00pm
Date: April 15, 2026
Location: Hampton Inn - Kenosha
Day of Week: Wednesday
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Federal Supply USA – Waukegan

Time: 8:00am-5:00pm
Date: April 23, 2026
Location: Federal Supply USA - Waukegan
Day of Week: Thursday
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Holiday Inn Express – Racine

Time: 8:00am-5:00pm
Date: April 29, 2026
Location: Holiday Inn Express - Racine
Day of Week: Wednesday
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Hampton Inn – Franklin

Time: 8:00am-5:00pm
Date: May 4, 2026
Location: Hampton Inn - Franklin
Day of Week: Monday
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Hampton Inn – Kenosha

Time: 8:00am-5:00pm
Date: May 6, 2026
Location: Hampton Inn - Kenosha
Day of Week: Wednesday
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Holiday Inn Express – Racine

Time: 8:00am-5:00pm
Date: May 20, 2026
Location: Holiday Inn Express - Racine
Day of Week: Wednesday
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Federal Supply USA – Waukegan

Time: 8:00am-5:00pm
Date: May 28, 2026
Location: Federal Supply USA - Waukegan
Day of Week: Thursday
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Hampton Inn – Kenosha

Time: 8:00am-5:00pm
Date: June 10, 2026
Location: Hampton Inn - Kenosha
Day of Week: Wednesday
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Hampton Inn – Franklin

Time: 8:00am-5:00pm
Date: June 11, 2026
Location: Hampton Inn - Franklin
Day of Week: Thursday
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Holiday Inn Express – Racine

Time: 8:00am-5:00pm
Date: June 22, 2026
Location: Holiday Inn Express - Racine
Day of Week: Monday
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Federal Supply USA – Waukegan

Time: 8:00am-5:00pm
Date: June 25, 2026
Location: Federal Supply USA- Waukegan
Day of Week: Thursday
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Meet Jim Jones – Founder and Lead Consultant

With over 35 years of experience in the food service industry, Jim Jones has established himself as Wisconsin and Illinois most trusted authority in food safety certification and compliance consulting.

Jim’s passion for food safety education began on the UW-Madison campus where he received a BS Degree in Food Service Administration and Dietetics. His management path developed from restaurant supper clubs and campus dining during college years to contract management positions in Healthcare (Hospitals and Retirement Communities) while working for Marriott International throughout the Midwest and finally to Self-Operating Business & Industry type operations as the Restaurant Manager of Operations for Northwestern Mutual at their home office in Milwaukee, WI.

This experience drives his commitment to give back to the industry and stay connected to the restaurant community. He fulfills this desire by delivering comprehensive, practical training that prepares professionals for real-world challenges.

As the founder of Badger Food Service Consulting, Jim has helped over one thousand food service professionals earn their ServSafe Manager Certification and guided operations through countless successful Health Department inspections and compliance audits.

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15+ Years Industry Experience Wisconsin Food Safety Expert
ServSafe Certified Instructor HACCP Specialist

“Food safety isn’t just about passing inspections-it’s about protecting your customers, your reputation, and your business. I’m here to help you achieve that peace of mind.”

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Aurora Medical Center Kenosha Supervisor, Food & Nutrition Department

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I was searching for Proctors for the ServSafe Manager License exam when I came across James (Jim) Jones from Badger Food Service Consulting. From the very beginning, Jim was incredibly accommodating to our needs. He offered to host an on-site class for our team and even made his monthly class available as an additional option.

Jim’s professionalism, prompt communication, and exceptional attention to detail truly set him apart. He went above and beyond by personally delivering the textbooks two weeks before the exam and later hand-delivering the certificates. Those extra touches made the entire process smooth and stress-free.

I highly recommend Jim to anyone looking for ServSafe Manager training or food safety support. I look forward to working with him again as we continue getting more of our team certified and building a safer kitchen.

Jenine Crisp
Aurora Medical Center Kenosha
Supervisor, Food & Nutrition Department
847.809.9394 & 262.948.5774
Jenine.Hernandez@aah.org

It was time to renew my Manager’s Food Safety Certificate, and I looked on the National Restaurant Association website for upcoming classes.

Luckily I found one in Sturtevant through Badger Food Service Consulting. I had some questions so I called and spoke with Jim and he let me know that the fees listed included the class materials, and he would ship them out, or offered to even drop them off for me! The book arrived quickly.

I attended the class and Jim was friendly and knowledgeable, shared his experience and answered any questions I had. I found he provided classes at a variety of area locations, which may be more convenient than Milwaukee or Madison.

The class was run efficiently and professionally. I would highly recommend Jim and Badger Food Service Consulting for your food safety certification needs.

After the test, Jim followed up and offered to print or email my certificate for me as well. He also provided a Hours of Training form for use in Illinois, which I was not aware of, but will need as I do provide food service in Illinois as well as Wisconsin.

Lynn Burns
Owner
Gracie’s Kitchen Food Truck

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