Welcome to Indy Food Safety
At Indy Food Safety (IFS), we proudly serve Indiana’s diverse food service community—restaurants, hotels, caterers, schools, nursing homes, food trucks, and retail food establishments. We consider our clients part of our extended family, and we’re committed to helping you create safe, compliant, and thriving businesses.
Food Safety Training & ServSafe® Certification Made Simple
Get certified online or in-person with expert-led classes. Access free study resources, take practice quizzes, and download tools designed to help you succeed in food safety.
Online Classes
Live, instructor-led ServSafe® classes held every Monday at 6 PM. Join from anywhere and earn your certification.
Reserve Your SeatIn-Person Classes
Held the first Saturday of each month at 5945 E 86th St, Indianapolis, IN 46250, from 10 AM–1 PM. Includes refresher training + exam.
View SchedulePractice Quiz (Free)
Test your knowledge with our interactive quiz—unlimited attempts to prepare for exam day.
Try the QuizFree Study Guide
Download a printable PDF study guide to help you feel confident and ready.
Get the GuideWhat is ServSafe®?
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ServSafe® is the nationally recognized food safety certification program trusted by restaurants, schools, caterers, and food trucks across Indiana. It ensures managers and staff are trained to handle food properly, prevent foodborne illness, and meet local health department requirements. Whether you’re leading a team in a busy kitchen or running your own food business, ServSafe® certification proves you have the knowledge to keep customers safe.
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For many food service workers, ServSafe® certification is overwhelming. Signing up for classes is confusing, materials are scattered or expensive, and the exam itself can feel intimidating—leading to costly retakes. Businesses lose time and money waiting for staff to get certified, and workers are left feeling frustrated and unsure of where to turn for help.
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At Indy Food Safety, we believe certification should build confidence—not stress. That’s why we offer:
Flexible options: Online classes every Monday at 6 PM and in-person sessions on the first Saturday of each month.
Free resources: A practice quiz and downloadable study guide to help you prepare.
Fast results: Computer-based exams deliver same-day scores and instant certificates.
Trusted local support: Serving Indiana’s food service community with clear guidance and personal support.
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In Indiana, every food service business must have a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. The person in charge is responsible for ensuring safe food handling and must demonstrate their knowledge by passing an exam from an accredited program. ServSafe® Manager training and the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification Exam meet this requirement.
Because at least one certified manager is required on site during all operating hours, most establishments need more than one certified staff member to cover multiple shifts.
Timeline to comply:
New establishments have 6 months to obtain certification.
If a business has only one certified manager and that employee leaves, the establishment has 90 days to certify another.
About the exam:
Indiana law requires a test that meets ANSI–CFP standards.
While training is not mandatory, completing a course significantly improves the chances of passing the comprehensive exam on the first attempt.
With Indy Food Safety, you don’t just pass the exam—you walk away confident, certified, and ready to succeed.
What We Do
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ServSafe® Certification
Online and in-person training with same-day results.
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Online Classes
Tools, study guides, and practice quizzes to boost confidence.
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In-Person Classes
Preparation for regulatory inspections and everyday food safety concerns.
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Study Guide
Resources that help managers and employees build lasting food safety habits.
why Choose Indy Food Safety
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Dozens of Indiana food workers certified every month.
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Learn online or in-person—choose what fits your schedule.
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Computer-based exams deliver instant scores and certificates.
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Partnered with 20+ Indiana restaurants, caterers, and hospitality groups.
IFS Study Guide
The IFS Food Safety Study Guide is a complete resource designed to prepare food service managers and staff with the knowledge and tools needed to maintain safe practices in every stage of food handling. Covering topics such as proper hand washing, safe cooking and holding temperatures, cross-contamination prevention, HACCP principles, and health code requirements, this guide serves as both a study aid and an on-the-job reference.
Whether you are preparing for certification or training your team, the guide provides clear explanations, best practices, and practical checklists to reduce risks and ensure compliance. By using this study guide, food establishments can confidently protect their customers, meet regulatory standards, and build a culture of safety and trust.
How to Use It
Download the PDF, review each section, and use it alongside our free practice quiz. For the best results, pair the guide with one of our training sessions so you can ask questions and get real-time support.
The IFS Food Safety Study Guide is a complete resource designed to prepare food service managers and staff with the knowledge and tools needed to maintain safe practices in every stage of food handling. Covering topics such as proper hand washing, safe cooking and holding temperatures, cross-contamination prevention, HACCP principles, and health code requirements, this guide serves as both a study aid and an on-the-job reference.
Whether you are preparing for certification or training your team, the guide provides clear explanations, best practices, and practical checklists to reduce risks and ensure compliance. By using this study guide, food establishments can confidently protect their customers, meet regulatory standards, and build a culture of safety and trust.
Ready to get certified?
Join the hundreds of food service professionals across Indiana who trust Indy Food Safety for ServSafe® training and certification.