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Food Sanitation Program
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The Environmental Health Division performs the following functions within the
Food Sanitation Program:
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Reviews and approves plans for new and the remodeling of existing facilities
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Inspects and issues operating permits for all food handling and retail food store facilities
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Reviews food handling procedures and issues permits for temporary events
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Investigates foodborne illness reports and consumer complaints
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Provides training courses for food service managers and employees
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Cottage Food Operations:
The Cottage Food Operations Law went into effect on January 1, 2012.
This new law allows certain foods made in home kitchens to be sold at local farmers' markets with limited
regulations.
Below are links to the Cottage Food Operation Law and the Technical Information Bulletin developed by the Illinois
Department of Public Health.
In order to operate under this new law you must adhere to the following:
- Obtain the Illinois Food Service Sanitation Managers Certification.
- Register with the Grundy County Health Department (or department where your home is located) annually.
- Follow all the requirements of the law.
- Post certificate of registration at all farmers' markets that you participate in.
The following links may be useful to you:
Helpful Hints:
- Report suspected cases of foodborne illnesses to the Health Department
promptly
- Contact the Health Department regarding facility requirements before building, remodeling or purchasing a food service or retail food store facility
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