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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: How do I get an Illinois Food Sanitation certificate?
A: You are required to take a compliant Illinois Food Sanitation Course and pass the exam. Once the exam is completed, the candidate sends the certification fee of $35.00 to the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). This certificate is valid for five years. Before the expiration date of this certificate, you must be meet re-certification requirements and pay $35.00 for the next five years.
For more information check the Food Service Sanitation Manager Certification Course Schedules.Q: Do I have to have a permit to open a restaurant?
A: Yes, in most cases. However, there are some exceptions. Call for details.
Q: How do I apply for a permit?
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.
Q: How long does the plan review process take?
A: Generally about a week is adequate for the entire process.
Q: Do I have to submit architectural plans?
A: No. However, all submitted plans must be to scale with the scale clearly noted on the plan.
Q: Are permits transferable from one owner to another?
A: No.
Q: Are permits transferable from one location to another (same owner)?
A: No.
Q: How often are food establishments inspected?
A: Frequency of routine inspections is based on the facility's risk assessment. High risk facilities are inspected 3 times per year. Medium risk facilities are inspected at least once per year, and low risk facilities at least once every other year. The terms low, medium, and high describe operational features rather than the likelihood of unsafe food practices. All routine inspections are unannounced.
RESTAURANT FORMS
DeKalb County Health Department Cottage Food Registration Application (pdf)
DeKalb County Health Department Food Permit Application (pdf)
Food Service Plan Review Form (pdf)
Suggestions for Planning a New or Remodeled Food Service Establishment (pdf)
Checklist for Basic Construction Requirements (pdf)
Temporary Food Service Establishment Regulations (pdf)
Temporary Event Checklist for Operators (pdf)
Class E "temporary" application (pdf)
Time/Temperature Requirements(pdf)
FEES
Freedom of Information Action (FOIA) (pdf)
Environmental Health & Animal Control Fees(pdf)
LINKS
Food Service Sanitation Code
Food Service Sanitation Manager Certification
National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation
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