Madison County Health Department
101 East Edwardsville Road
Wood River, Illinois 62095
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Phone: (618) 692-8954
Fax: (618) 692-8905
Email: health@co.madison.il.us

Environmental Health Services

  • Staff
  • Body Art  Food Recalls   Food Sanitation Program
  • Handwashing Programs
  • Potable Water Supply Program
  • Tanning
  • West Nile Virus & Vector Surveillance
  • Food Sanitation Program

    The goal of the Food Sanitation Program is to protect citizens from contracting and transmitting foodborne diseases and to educate food service operators and consumers about safe food handling practices.

    Routine inspections are unannounced and based upon the food handling activities of each establishment. Category 1 receives 3 inspections per year, Category 2 receives 2 inspections per year, and Category 3 receives 1 inspection per year.

    Complaints are investigated within seven working days. Foodborne illness, fire, and other disaster investigations are conducted immediately. Consultations and in-services are provided upon request. Plan reviews are conducted within five working days after proper information is submitted to the department.

    Temporary Food Service Establishment

    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.  Click below to download the application form and guidelines for temporary events.  If you have any questions, please contact the Environmental Health division at (618) 296-6079.

     

    Food Service Sanitation Refresher Course

    Dates for the 2010 Refresher Courses are as follows:

    August 10
    November 16

    Refresher classes are held at the Madison County Health Department, 101 East Edwardsville Road in Wood River, Illinois.  

    Classes start at 9:00 a.m. and end at 3:30 p.m.

    The cost is $30 per person.

    Pre-registration is required. For registration forms contact the Madison County Health Department at (618) 296-6079.

    2010 Refresher Course Application

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