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Food Safety

Plan Review Information
PLan Review Information

The purpose of a plan review is to verify that the structure, equipment, proposed menu and food handling are safe and in compliance with the food code. A well designed facility will have sanitation built in and assist in preventing foodborne illness.

If you are requesting a permit for the first time, you are encouraged to call 618-692-8954 before beginning the permit process and learn more from the County's Food Sanitation Ordinance.

Step 1 PREPARE
If you are new to the food and beverage business, please review Madison County's guidelines on opening a business to sell food and/or beverages.

Remember to contact the Health Department early into your process, as we are here to assist in avoiding any unexpected pitfalls and help you navigate the food code for any situation.  We can be a great resource!

  • Know what type of permit application you need to complete. Need help with this? Review the guide on permit types.
  • Make sure you have your construction plans/schematics (layout, equipment, plumbing, etc.) available if submitting for new construction or a remodel/review.
  • Know what other required documents you'll need to provide. These are listed on the permit applications, provided in step 2.
  • Have your contact information, owner & property information handy.
  • Know your project's plan review/application fees by reviewing the county’s Sanitation Ordinance & Fees. 
  If you would like to set up an appointment with a sanitarian, at no cost to you, to discuss your construction project prior to submittal, please contact us via email.  Please provide the address of the project location so that we can better serve your needs.
Step 2 FILL OUT APPLICATION
The permit applications are listed by category.  Select the one that's right for your project.  Don't see the permit application you're looking for?  Call (618) 692-8954.
Fixed Food Establishment FIXED/PERMANENT FOOD ESTABLISHMENT 
 Retail Food Establishment Plan Review Application (New Construction/Major Construction/Major Remodel or Taking Ownership of an previously permitted food establishment .

Please contact call if you are Sharing Space/Adding an Additional Space to your existing food establishment (618) 692-8954.

If you are purchasing a currently/previously permitted food establishment and are interested in receiving a punch list of items that need to be addressed for your location to qualify for a permit, then call (618) 692-8954. 
Mobile Food Truck

MOBILE FOOD TRUCK
Mobile Food Establishment Plan Review Packet for mobile food vendors who wish to operate on a routine basis throughout Madison County.

Use of Commissary Agreement — Base of Operations It is required that the operator of a Mobile Food Establishment has a base of operation from a permitted facility. ** This form is required before a permit will be provided. 

** It is the responsibility of the Mobile Food Establishment to contact each city office that the establishment will be operating for route approval.
Temporary and Seasonal Permits

TEMPORARY PERMIT
A Temporary Food Service Establishment is a food establishment that operates at a fixed location for a period of time not more than fourteen (14) consecutive days in conjunction with a single event or celebration. Every food stand operating at a temporary event is required to obtain a Temporary Food Service Sanitation Permit.

Event Coordinator Form
Temporary Food Establishments Application
Food Service Guidelines
Temporary Food Service Guidelines (Spanish)
Cottage Food Operation

COTTAGE FOOD REGISTRATION
A cottage food operation may produce a wide variety of food and drink in their home kitchen.  For more details on allowable and unallowable foods and drink, please refer to the most recent IDPH Cottage Food Guide.

Cottage Food Registration Application

REMEMBER: If you are new to the food and beverage business, please review our guidance on opening a business to sale food and/or beverage. 

Contact this Department early in to your process, we are here to assist in avoiding any unexpected pitfalls and help you navigate the food code for any situation. We can be a great resource!

Step 3 PROCESS APPLICATION

Once the application is processed you will receive a letter and payment instructions.  If you have questions, please contact us at  (618) 692-8954 or email us.

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