The Food Safety program works to prevent food-borne illness through licensing and inspection of the over 500 restaurants and retail food establishments in DeKalb County. The program also inspects temporary food vendors and educates the public about safe food handling, preparation, and storage. The program enforces applicable local and state laws pertaining to food and food establishments.
Contact Us
Phone: 815-748-2153
Email: food@dekalbcounty.org (DeKalb County, Illinois).
Effective 01/04/2024, a credit card fee of 2.25% will be applied to all debit and credit card transactions. A minimum of $1.00 will be applied.
FDA/IL Requirements
FDA 2017 Food Code
Allergy Signage Requirement
Consumer Advisory Signage
Implementation of the FDA Code
Employee Health Policy Documents
Employee Health Policy Agreement
Employee Health Policy Agreement (Spanish)
Procedure for the Clean-up of Vomit/Fecal Events
Employee Illness Flow Chart
Employee Health & Personal Hygiene Handbook
Food Handler FAQs
Food Service Sanitation Manager Certification
Food Time/Temperature Requirements
Latex Allergy Notice
Latex Allergy Notice (Spanish)
Annual Food Establishments
Food Permit Application
Food Construction Manual
Food Service Plan Review
Boil Order FAQs
Boil Order Procedures
Temporary Food Establishments
Temporary Food Permit Application
Temporary Event Checklist for Operators
Temporary Event Food Safety
Temporary Food Service Establishment Regulations
Seasonal Food Establishments
Mobile Food Establishments
Mobile Vending Application
Mobile Vendor Requirements
Commissary Agreement
Cottage Food and Farmer’s Market Information
Cottage Food Operation Home Self-Certification Checklist
Cottage Food Registration Application
Cottage Food Guide
Cottage Food Guide (Spanish)
IL Farmers Market Food Safety Guide
Other
Variance Request Form
Complaint Form
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
Fees
| Class A Food Establishment | $900.00 | |
|---|---|---|
| Class B Food Establishment (catering) | $665.00 | |
| Class B Food Establishment (no catering) | $550.00 | |
| Class C + Seasonal | $525.00 | |
| Class C Food Establishment | $440.00 | |
| Class D Food Establishment | $275.00 | |
| Bed & Breakfast Establishment | $180.00 | |
| Class E Temporary Food Establishment* | $60.00 $125.00 $180.00 | 1 day 2-4 days 5+ days |
| Class E Alcohol Only | 1 vendor: $30 2-4 vendors: $60 5-9 vendors: $120 10+vendors: $180 | |
| Vending Machine Permit (TCS Foods only) | $50.00 | |
| Mobile/Seasonal with Food Preparation | $325.00 | |
| Mobile/Seasonal without Food Preparation | $210.00 | |
| Plan Review- New Restaurant | $540.00 | |
| Plan Review- Established | $320.00 | |
| Non-Compliance/Re-Inspection Fee | $120.00 | |
| Cottage Food Registration | $50.00 |
*Application must be received 7 days prior to the event to avoid late fee. Not-for-profit, Non-PHF, Sampling Only – 50% for Class E. Restaurant Late Fee – 50% of cost of license
Laws and Regulations
DeKalb County Code – Chapter 38- Health and Sanitation (includes food and food establishments).
IL Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act
Additional Resources
National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation
Annual Food Inservice Training Materials
Emergency Contact Form for Retail Food Establishments
Preparing for Emergencies in Food Service Presentation
Service Animals and Food Establishments Presentation