Food trucks operating in unincorporated Cook County must comply with Cook County Department of Public Health food safety regulations. Health permits and inspections are required. Mobile food establishments must meet state and county sanitation standards.
Food trucks and mobile food establishments operating in unincorporated Cook County must obtain health permits from the Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH). Inspections are required to ensure compliance with the Illinois Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and CCDPH food safety regulations. Food trucks must maintain proper food temperatures, sanitation, and waste disposal. A valid Illinois business license and food handler certifications are also required. Commissary or base-of-operations requirements may apply. Zoning provisions in the Cook County Zoning Ordinance may restrict where food trucks can operate in certain districts. Individual municipalities within Cook County have separate permitting requirements.
Operating without health permit: CCDPH enforcement and closure. Food safety violation: citation and possible permit revocation.
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