Food Information

Food Program Activities

  • Conducting food establishment inspections
  • Issuing food permits
  • Enforcing state laws and local ordinances
  • Reviewing plans for proposed food establishments

New Allergen Signage Requirement

The Illinois Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act was updated to include Food Allergy Awareness requirements. This affects all restaurants, by definition and restaurant is any business that primarily engaged in the sale of ready to eat food for immediate consumption. Effective August 23, 2019, with enforcement beginning July 1, 2020, a restaurant shall display a notice indicating to consumers that any information regarding food allergies must be communicated to an employee of the restaurant. Then, that employee shall communicate that food allergy information to the Person in Charge (PIC) or Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on duty at this establishment.

More information and signage can be found at the IDPH website


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For any questions regarding food safety, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our food safety team at 815-842-5916 or email us. 

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