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.
Contact Us
Phone: 815-748-2153
Email: food@dekalbcounty.org (DeKalb County, Illinois).
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
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
IL Farmers Market Food Safety Guide
Other
Variance Request Form
Complaint Form
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
Fees
| Class A Food Establishment | $840.00 | |
|---|---|---|
| Class B Food Establishment (catering) | $620.00 | |
| Class B Food Establishment (no catering) | $515.00 | |
| Class C + Seasonal | $510.00 | |
| Class C Food Establishment | $410.00 | |
| Class D Food Establishment | $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 | |
| Vending Machine Permit (TCS Foods only) | $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
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
Frequently Asked Questions
A) Yes, in most cases. However, there are some exceptions. Call for details.
A) New facility: Once the physical structure has been determined to be adequate, the owner completes the application and pays the required application fee. Applications are provided by the inspector at the pre-operation inspection.
Change of ownership of existing facility: Contact the Health Department for procedure.
A) Generally about a week is adequate for the entire process.
A) No. However, all submitted plans must be to scale with the scale clearly noted on the plan.
A: No.
A: No.
A: Frequency of routine inspections is based on the establishments risk assessment. Category 1 establishments are inspected 3 times per year. Category 2 establishments are inspected one to two times per year, and Category 3 establishments at least once a year. The terms Category 1, 2, 3 describe operational features of the establishment rather than the likelihood of unsafe food practices. All routine inspections are unannounced.