Food Sanitation

The purpose of this program is to promote food safety and to protect citizens from foodborne illness. This mission is accomplished through a variety of enforcement and educational activities:

Licensing/Inspections
  • Restaurants (includes bars, convenience stores, coffee shops within a gift shop, etc.)
  • Food Services (schools, pantries, etc)
  • Temporary Booths
  • Permits for a temporary booth must be obtained at least a week prior to serving or there will be a late filing fee. An application for these temporary permits may be obtained online.
  • Mobile Units
Inspections for all of these food services are performed following the guidelines of Illinois State Rules and Regulations and Ogle County Ordinance. Licensing fees are based on the type of facility and level of complexity for food preparation, to be determined by OCHD staff.

Consultation/Evaluation/Approval
new facility layout plans
Any new restaurant or food service must be approved and licensed by the Ogle County Health Department before it can begin serving the public.

Investigation of Complaints

Inservice/Training Food Service Staff

Certified Food Manager classes
We can refer individuals to classes offered by schools or organizations in the area.  Online class schedules and the renewal form for Food Manager Certification can also be obtained online at: www.idph.state.il.us. 

Public Information/Education/Presentations

Investigation/Surveillance Foodborne Illness Outbreak
A potential foodborne outbreak is a cluster of illnesses in which two or more persons associated in time and place experience the onset of a similar acute illness following ingestion of common food or drink. OCHD staff follow-up on any report of potential foodborne illness. Actual foodborne illness cannot be verified without laboratory confirmation.