Public Health Rules in Rock Island County, IL (2026)
3 rules for unincorporated Rock Island County, Illinois.
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Restaurant Grade Cards
Rock Island County doesn't hand out A-B-C letter grades; it scores restaurants numerically. Section 117.32(C) of the county's Food Service Establishments chapter requires every inspection to be recorded on a report form with weighted point values, producing a rating score out of 100 that the Health Department must make public on request.
Rock Island County Restaurant Inspection Scoring
Some RestrictionsRock Island County Code of Ordinances § 117.32(C)
Whenever an inspection of a food service establishment or retail food store is made, the findings shall be recorded on an inspection report form. The inspection report form shall summarize the requirements of this chapter and shall set forth a weighted point value for each requirement. Inspectional remarks shall be written to reference, by item number, the item violated, and shall stated the co...
Rodent Control
Rock Island County's Health Nuisances ordinance makes it unlawful to let rats, flies, or other vermin infest a property, or to store debris, tires, or open containers in a way that harbors rodents. The County Board of Health's Health Authority investigates complaints and can order the condition abated.
Rock Island County Rodent Nuisance Ordinance
Some RestrictionsRock Island County Code of Ordinances § 90.31(5), (11)
A health nuisance includes any act, omission to act, or condition on any property which may: (1) Cause injury; (2) Prejudice health or safety; or (3) Diminish the quality of life of one or more persons or may degrade the environment. Such acts, omissions, or conditions include, but shall not be limited to, the following: ... (5) The presence of pest infestations, rats, flies, or other vermin on...
Food Handler Certification
Rock Island County does not issue a general food handler certification card. Under County Code § 117.36, the Health Authority overseeing food service establishments and retail food stores may order any individual food handler to attend an immediate retraining course whenever that worker's habits create a public health hazard, and may bill the worker for the class.
Food Handler Retraining Order in Rock Island County
Light RestrictionsRock Island County Code of Ordinances § 117.36
The Health Authority may order any food handler to attend an immediate food handler training course when, in the judgment of the Health Authority, the work habits of said food handler constitute a hazard to public health. Fees may be charged by the Health Authority to offset any costs incurred by the Health Authority.
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