Public Health Rules in McHenry County, IL (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated McHenry County, Illinois.
Verified from official government sources
Rodent Control
In unincorporated McHenry County, keeping a garbage container that isn't vermin- and rodent-proof is a declared public health nuisance under § 8.04.080(C). Letting a structure or lot become infested with pests that can spread disease, or failing to remove the conditions that invite them, violates § 8.04.080(D). The McHenry County Department of Health enforces both provisions with written notices and misdemeanor fines.
McHenry County Rodent-Proof Garbage Container Rule
Some RestrictionsMcHenry County Public Health Ordinance § 8.04.080(C), (D)
The following are declared public health nuisances prejudicial to the public health: ... C. Maintaining garbage contains, which are not vermin and rodent proof. D. Allowing any infestation in a structure or on a property of pests or vermin that may be involved in transmission of communicable diseases or failing to remove conditions in a structure or on a property that may permit such infestation.
Food Handler Certification
McHenry County doesn't certify every food worker individually, but its Public Health Ordinance requires a certified food service sanitation manager to directly supervise temporary food establishments and any outdoor grilling event, and it adopts the state's food service sanitation code as the baseline training standard.
Food Handler Certification in McHenry County
Some RestrictionsMcHenry County Code § 8.04.120; § 8.04.230(B)(1); § 8.04.260(I)
§ 8.04.120 INCORPORATED MATERIALS. The Illinois Food Service Sanitation Code, 77, Illinois Administrative Code, 750, et seq., effective July 29, 2016, is adopted and incorporated by reference with the following additions, insertions, deletions and changes as approved by the McHenry County Board. ... B.1. The temporary food establishment shall be under the operational supervision of a certified ...
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