McHenry County Department of Health - Environmental Health
Effective January 1, 2026: Payments to the Division of Environmental Health must be submitted via card or check. Cash will no longer be accepted.

Food Protection Program

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The primary goal of the Food Protection Program is to prevent foodborne illness.

Department staff work closely with food operators through the construction plan review process, operational inspections and educational programming to ensure that safe and wholesome food products are provided to the public.

Link to temporary food events page Link to Pre-Construction Plan Review Page Link to Cottage Food Page Link to Educational Materials page
Link to Certifications page Link to Food Facility Inspection Reports page Link to Foodborne Illness and Recalls Page Link to IDPH Technical Bulletins Page
Link to Fee Schedule PDF