Food Safety
Industry Food Safety
The program works to prevent foodborne 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.
Norovirus Illness Information
Norovirus Facts for Food Handlers
Clean-up and Disinfection of Norovirus
FDA/IL Requirements
On January 1st, 2019 the Health Department will be implementing the 2017 FDA Code to meet state requirements.
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
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 Application
Cottage Food Operation Home Self-Certification Checklist
Cottage Food Registration Application
Other
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
IL Farmers Market Food Safety Guide
Fees
| Class A Food Establishment | $840.00 | |
| Class B Food Establishment (catering) | $620.00 | |
| Class B Food Establishment (no catering) | $515.00 | |
| Class C Food Establishment + Seasonal | $510.00 | |
| Class C Food Establishment | $410.00 | |
| Class D Food Establishmet | $255.00 | |
| Bed & Breakfast Establishment | $150.00 | |
| Class E Temporary Food Establishment* | $55.00 $115.00 $165.00 | 1 day 2-4 days 5+ days |
| Class E Alcohol Only | 1 vendor: $25 2-4 vendors: $50 5-9 vendors: $100 10+vendors: $150 | |
| Shared Kitchen (Owner/Operator) | $410.00 Class B: $255.00 Class C: $150.00 Class D: $75.00 | |
| Vending Machine Permit | $25.00 | |
| Mobile/Seasonal with Food Preparation | $285.00 | |
| Mobile/Seasonal without Food Preparation | $185.00 | |
| Plan Review- New Restaurant | $515.00 | |
| Plan Review- Established | $305.00 | |
| Non-Compliance/Re-Inspection Fee | $100.00 | |
| Cottage Food Registration | $25.00 |
*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
Frequently Asked Questions
Laws and Regulations
DeKalb County Code – Chapter 38- Health and Sanitation (includes food and food establishments)
Additional information regarding state codes related to Food & Restaurant can be found in 2017 FDA Code.