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1. Where can I review food establishment inspections?

Review inspections of food service establishments in Peoria County.

2. Where can I sign up for food sanitation manager classes?

You can view a list of classes on the state health website.

3. How can I obtain more information about foodborne illness?

You can visit our food-borne illness information on the food-borne illness page. Also, more information regarding food-borne illness can be obtained by visiting the FDA website.

4. What happens when an outbreak of foodborne illness occurs?

In the event of a food-borne illness outbreak, the Environmental Health Department, in conjunction with the Infectious Disease and Epidemiology Departments, investigate the cause of the outbreak and how to prevent future outbreak. A food service establishment must close if there is no way to prevent future outbreaks in a timely matter.

5. How does the Environmental Health Department receive complaints for a food service establishment?

The public contacts the department regarding the unsafe practices of a food service establishment. To file a complaint, contact the Environmental Health Department at 309-679-6161, or by email.

6. How is a food-borne illness complaint handled?

In such cases, the problem will be investigated to find the source of the illnesses and help the operator correct the issue. If the problem is an imminent health hazard and cannot be easily fixed, the food service establishment has to be closed until the problem can be eliminated.

7. What information do I need to give the Health Department if I am reporting a suspected food-borne illness?

A 72 hour food history (including beverages, where consumed, time consumed, etc.) will assist with the investigation and can help identify a potential outbreak by linking other food-borne illness complaints.
Examples of other questions that will be asked about include the source of the drinking water, travel, pets, caring for children/adults with diapers, and recreational water exposure (i.e. water parks, rivers, creeks, etc.).

8. How are food-borne illness complaints handled?

When a food-borne illness complaint is received, the problem will be investigated to find the source of the illness and help the operator correct the issue. If the problem is an imminent health hazard and cannot be easily fixed, the food service establishment has to be closed until the problem can be eliminated.