Public Health Rules in Tinley Park, IL

If you live in Tinley Park or are thinking about moving there, public health rules are one of those things you probably won't think about until they affect you directly. Tinley Park has 2 specific rules on the books covering different aspects of public health rules, and some of them might surprise you.

Food Handler Certification

Tinley Park requires every food service establishment covered by the Illinois food-service-sanitation rules to have a certified sanitation manager and to hold a village food dealer license. Village Code § 115.01(D) folds the state's certification standard directly into local law, and § 115.02 makes operating without the license unlawful.

Key details: State rule adopted: IL Food Service Sanitation Rules, 1983. Manager cert required by: 77 Ill. Admin. Code § 750.540. Pest control: Monthly licensed service, 3 months' records. Local license required: Every food dealer, § 115.02. Penalty range: $25-$500 fine or 6 months jail.

Operating without the food dealer license required by § 115.02, or without the mandatory sanitation manager certification under § 115.01(D), exposes the operator to the Chapter 115 penalty at § 115.99: a fine of $25 to $500 for a violation, or imprisonment up to six months, with each day of continued violation a separate offense. The Board of Trustees can also revoke the license under § 115.04 for any violation of the chapter.

Rodent Control

Tinley Park's Property Maintenance Code requires every structure to stay free of insect and rodent infestation, and requires prompt extermination by a licensed contractor whenever pests are found. Rental unit owners must also prove the unit was exterminated before a new tenant moves in, and keep a report on file the village can demand.

Key details: Duty: Structures kept free of insect and rodent infestation. Extermination method: By a licensed, qualified pest control contractor. Rental proof: Extermination proof required before new tenant occupies. Governing code: IPMC §§ 309.1, 309.1.1 as amended. Penalty: $50 to $750 per day, § 10.99.

Failing to exterminate or to produce proof of extermination is a code violation subject to the Village's general penalty under § 10.99: a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $750, with each day the infestation or missing paperwork continues charged as a separate offense. The Code Compliance Officer can also order corrective work with a compliance deadline.

The Bottom Line

Tinley Park's public health rules rules are a mixed bag. Some areas are strict, others are relaxed, and the details matter. The best approach is to check the specific rule that applies to your situation rather than assuming Tinley Park is broadly strict or permissive.

This guide is based on Tinley Park's current municipal code. Local rules can and do change, so check the individual ordinance pages for the latest details, penalties, and FAQs.