Food Establishments
Establishments that sell food and/or beverage products are permitted and inspected by the Elk Grove Village Environmental Health Division. The Division enforces sanitation requirements set by the Illinois State Food Service Sanitation Code. The number of inspections per year is dependent on the establishment’s risk level. Click on the link below to view the Illinois State Food Service Sanitation Code.

IL Food Service Sanitation Code 750

 *The Illinois State Food Code has recently incorporated the 2017 FDA Food Code. The Elk Grove Environmental Health Division will soon begin inspecting food establishments using the updated food code and corresponding inspection form. The links below provide useful information for this upcoming transition. We encourage food establishment owners/managers to familiarize themselves with the new code.

2017 FDA Food Code
New Food Inspection Report
IDPH Handwashing  Poster
Vomit and Diarrhea Clean Up Procedures
Employee Reporting Agreement
IDPH Retail Food Website

Food Handler Training
Food establishment staff that do not have a current Food Service Sanitation Manager's Certificate are required to complete an ANSI-approved Food Handler Training course. Food handlers are defined as employees who are working with unpackaged food, food equipment/utensils, or food-contact surfaces. Training certificates are valid for 3 years and should be kept on file at your establishment. For more information or to obtain a list of approved courses, please visit the IDPH website or click on the links below:

Food Handler Training Information

Certificates of Excellence
Medium and high risk food service establishments that have received an average of 90% or above on routine inspections are awarded a “Certificate of Excellence” by the Health Division. Click on the links below to view recipients of this certificate.

Excellence List 2017
Excellence List 2018

Food Processors and Warehouse Storage
New food processors and warehouse storage facilities are regulated either by the Illinois Department of Public Health or the Illinois Department of Agriculture depending on the type of food(s) being processed or stored. An Elk Grove Village business license and Health Division opening/approval inspection will be required prior to operation. Construction and remodel projects at these facilities will also require a construction permit, plan review, and building inspection. Click on the link below to view a list of "basic" requirements for a food processing operation.

Food Processor Requirements

New Owners/Establishments
New owners looking to open a food service establishment within the Village should start with a zoning application from the Community Development Department. After approval, the owner may then apply for a business license through the Finance Department. New construction or interior renovation will require a construction permit and plan review. New owners submitting plans must also complete and return the Health Division's "Plan Review Form".  The Health Inspectors will need to conduct a pre-opening (approval for food storage) and opening (approval to operate) inspection.

New owners looking to take over an existing business must apply for a business license and complete a Health Permit Application. You will then be contacted by the Health Inspector to schedule a change of ownership inspection.

Health Permit Application
Food Service Establishment Plan Review Form
Food Service Establishment Plan Review Guide


Temporary Food Events
Operators of indoor or outdoor temporary events that offer the sale of food and/or beverages to the public are required to complete the Health Division's "Temporary Food Event" Application Form prior to the event’s starting date. ***Please note that event coordinators may also be required to submit a "Special Event Application." For more information about this application, please contact the Village Manager's Office.

Temporary Food Event Application Form

Mobile Vending
All mobile vending trucks that operate in Elk Grove Village must be inspected and permitted by the Environmental Health Division. Driver’s will be required to complete the "Application and Route Map".  They will receive a driver’s card that corresponds to the permit number on the vehicle sticker. Permits expire on May 31st each calendar year. OPERATORS MAY ONLY SELL INDIVIDUALLY PACKAGED FOOD PRODUCT THAT IS PREPARED IN A LICENSED COMMISSARY, NO OPEN FOOD PRODUCT WILL BE ALLOWED. A commissary inspection report shall be provided at the time of the vehicle’s inspection. In addition, all vehicles must be equipped with a mechanical refrigeration system and/or warming unit.

Mobile Vending Application and Route Map
Mobile Vending Requirements (English)
Mobile Vending Requirements (Spanish) 

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