Environmental Health
Promoting healthy and safe communities through food safety, water quality, sewage disposal, and nuisance enforcement.
Protecting People & Environment
Environmental Health focuses on the relationship between people and their environment, promoting human health and well-being while fostering healthy and safe communities.
Our department handles food safety inspections, permits, private sewage systems, water wells, and nuisance complaints—all essential parts of a comprehensive public health system.
Contact Environmental Health
Director of Environmental Health
Email (Registrations)
Office Hours
Mon–Fri 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Address
1520 S 4th St, Greenville, IL 62246
Food Safety News & Updates
📋 2022 FDA Food Code
(1/1/2023) FDA released the 2022 Food Code—the first update since 2017.
🥜 Food Allergen Requirements
Sesame is now the 9th major food allergen (FASTER Act 2021). All restaurants must display allergen awareness signage.
Illinois State Amendments
1/1/2023
Latex Glove Ban Act (410 ILCS 180)
Food service establishments may not permit employees to use latex gloves in food preparation.
View Full Act →1/1/2022
Home-to-Market Act (SB2007)
Expands cottage food sales to fairs, festivals, vendor markets, pickup and delivery.
View Full Act →1/1/2022
Child Beverages (SB1846)
Restaurants must offer only water, milk, milk alternatives, or juice by default with children’s meals.
View Bill Status →6/1/2020
Food Allergy Awareness (PA101-0495)
All restaurants must display notice indicating food allergy info must be communicated to staff.
IDPH Food Allergy Info →Food Service Permits & Fees
All restaurants and food service establishments must have a permit from Bond County Health Department.
📚 Food Handler Training
Food Handler training is required for all restaurants. ANSI-approved online courses are 2 hours with a certificate valid for 3 years.
View ANSI Approved Courses →🪪 Food Service Manager Certification
Manager certification requires an 8-hour course. Category 1 establishments must have a certified manager on duty at all times.
My Food Service License →Private Sewage Disposal & Water Wells
Private Sewage Disposal
⚠️ Get a Permit BEFORE Installing!
A permit from BCHD is required before installing, replacing, or modifying any private sewage disposal system. Fee: $75
Maintenance Tips:
- Pump septic tanks every 3-5 years
- Service aerobic units every 6 months
- Use chlorine tablets for disinfection
- Never drive/park over system components
- Don’t pour harsh chemicals down drains
Water Wells & Closed Loop
Permit Fees:
Water Well: $100 | Closed Loop (first 10): $100 | Each additional: $10
Water wells must be drilled by State-licensed drillers. Annual water testing is encouraged, especially for households with young children.
🎓 Free Well Owner Course →Illinois Cottage Food Operations
The Illinois Cottage Food law allows certain foods to be made in private homes and sold to the public. The Home-to-Market Act expanded sales to fairs, festivals, vendor markets, and pickup/delivery.
To submit your registration application, email Kailah.hilmes@bchd.us or bring a copy to the Health Department with the registration fee.
📄 View IL Cottage Food Act →✅ Cottage Food Sales Allowed At:
- • Farmers markets
- • Fairs & festivals
- • Vendor markets
- • Direct pickup
- • Delivery sales
Food Safety at Home
Clean
Wash hands 20 seconds. Clean cutting boards, utensils, countertops after each use.
Separate
Keep raw meat away from ready-to-eat foods. Use separate cutting boards.
Cook
Use a food thermometer. Cook to safe internal temperatures. Color isn’t reliable.
Chill
Refrigerate within 2 hours. Keep fridge at 41°F or below. Never thaw at room temp.
⚠️ Nuisance Complaints
The Bond County Nuisance Ordinance assigns enforcement responsibility to the Bond County Health Department.
A nuisance is defined as any condition which may be offensive and detrimental to a person or their property, or which may constitute a hazard to health.
📝 To File a Complaint:
Complaints must be made in writing and signed by the complainant. Contact the Environmental Health office at (618) 664-1442 ext. 149.
🧒 Food Safety for Kids
Questions About Environmental Health?
Contact our Environmental Health Director for questions about food safety, permits, sewage systems, water wells, or nuisance complaints.
Bond County Health Department
1520 S 4th Street • Greenville, IL 62246
Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM