Illinois Mobile Food Vendor Law

410 ILCS 625 — Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act

Regulatory Framework

Primary law410 ILCS 625 — Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act →

Administrative rules77 Ill. Admin. Code 750 — Food Service Sanitation →

Licensing modelState license + local permits

Primary authorityIllinois Department of Public Health →

Typical fees$100 – $1,000(varies by jurisdiction)

What Vendors Need to Know

Apply through: Local health department
Health inspections: Locally administered
Check local city/county for additional permits, zoning, and operating rules

Key Facts

Local health departments are primary authority in most areas

Official Sources

410 ILCS 625 — Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act →77 Ill. Admin. Code 750 — Food Service Sanitation →Illinois Department of Public Health — Official Website →

This page summarizes Illinois mobile food vendor regulations for informational purposes. BiteBase is not a law firm and this is not legal advice. Regulations change — always verify current requirements directly with Illinois Department of Public Health before operating. Primary statutory reference: 410 ILCS 625 (Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act).