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Illinois Food Service Sanitation Code for Mobile Vendors

Heavy RestrictionsApplies statewide across Illinois (2026)

Key Facts

Statute
410 ILCS 625
Rules
77 Ill Adm Code 750
Manager
One certified per unit
Code
FDA Food Code adopted
Last verified: September 5, 2026Source: Illinois General Assembly

Summary

Illinois requires mobile food vendors to obtain certified food protection manager status and meet uniform sanitation standards under the Food Service Sanitation Code statewide.

Sec. 3. Each food service establishment shall be under the operational supervision of a certified food service sanitation manager in accordance with rules promulgated under this Act. By July 1, 1990, the Director of the Department of Public Health in accordance with this Act, shall promulgate rules for the education, examination, and certification of food service establishment managers and instructors of the food service sanitation manager certification education programs.

Source: Illinois General AssemblyView official code

Full Breakdown

The Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act (410 ILCS 625) and the Illinois Food Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 750) impose statewide sanitation, equipment, and food protection manager requirements on mobile food units. Every mobile unit must have at least one certified food protection manager and food handlers must complete approved training. Local health departments issue retail food licenses, but the underlying sanitation standards, hand-washing facilities, and temperature control rules are uniform state requirements. The FDA 2022 Food Code is adopted by reference.

Violations & Penalties

License suspension; closure orders; civil penalties up to $1000 per violation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Illinois food trucks need a state license?
Licenses are issued by local health departments, but state law sets uniform sanitation, food manager, and equipment standards every mobile vendor must meet statewide.
What training do food truck workers need?
At least one certified food protection manager per unit and ANSI-accredited food handler training for employees handling unpackaged food per 410 ILCS 625.

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