Where to Take an IFSSO ServSafe Class and How to Register

IFSSO by Dean Crawford runs ServSafe certification classes in seven states: Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Alabama, Georgia, and Arkansas. To register, use the "REGISTER NOW" link on innovativefoodsafetysolutions.com, then confirm a specific city and class date from the "OUR LOCATIONS" section. The site lists 36 cities served, so availability depends on which location you choose.

Where Classes Are Offered

IFSSO lists classes across the following states:

• Tennessee
• North Carolina
• South Carolina
• Virginia
• Alabama
• Georgia
• Arkansas

The site states that it serves 36 cities. The state list is the starting point; the "OUR LOCATIONS" section is where you check whether a city near you has a scheduled class. The site does not publish a full city-by-city schedule in the material available, so treat the state list as the coverage area and the locations page as the place to confirm actual dates.

How to Register

1. Go to innovativefoodsafetysolutions.com.
2. Select "REGISTER NOW."
3. Choose your state and city from the locations offered.
4. Pick an available class date and complete registration.

Before registering, you can review instructor background through the "Meet Dean" section. Dean Crawford is described as a Certified ServSafe Instructor with over 20 years of experience in the foodservice and ServSafe industry.

What the Class Day Looks Like

The published class schedule is:

• All materials are provided.
• There are breaks during the morning and afternoon.
• Lunch is not provided, so plan to bring your own or arrange something nearby.

This schedule matters for planning: you are committing to a full day that ends with the exam, so arrive on time and expect to stay into the afternoon.

What You Get and How Likely You Are to Pass

ServSafe is described on the site as a premier provider of materials and programs for the food industry, accredited by ANSI and the Conference for Food Protection. IFSSO reports:

• 90K certifications awarded
• 36 cities served
• 96% passing rate

The passing rate is IFSSO's own reported figure, so use it as an indicator of the program's track record rather than a guarantee for any individual exam attempt.

Who This Fits

This route suits food service managers and assistants who need ServSafe manager certification and want a single-day, instructor-led class with the exam at the end. One customer quoted on the site says IFSSO has provided manager certification classes to their managers and assistant managers for several years.

If you need a class outside the seven listed states, or a date not shown for your city, the site does not indicate alternative formats or online options, so check the locations page directly before assuming availability.

Practical Checks Before You Register

• Confirm your city appears under "OUR LOCATIONS" — the state list alone does not guarantee a nearby class.
• Note the 9:00 AM start and 3:00 PM exam; plan the full day.
• Bring lunch or plan to buy it during the break.
• Review the "Meet Dean" page if instructor experience matters to your employer or you.
• Register through "REGISTER NOW" rather than waiting, since class dates depend on what is currently scheduled.