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Miranda Adams, 
​Environmental Health Director
Administrative Office
(618) 634-2297 ext: 114​
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Food and Water-Borne Illnesses FAQ

Food Service Sanitation Program

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Through the food service sanitation program, our Environmental Health staff conduct regular inspections of all food service establishments within the seven counties we serve. This means that the restaurants you eat at in the seven counties have safer food handling practices and their employees have received training in how to keep the food they prepare for you free of disease and bacteria. Restaurants, deli counters, booths at county fairs, and other places selling food are required by county ordinances to go through the process of securing a food service permit.

In the event of an outbreak of food borne illness (food poisoning), our staff conduct an investigation to determine how the illness was caused so additional people do not get sick.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q- What should I do if a family member gets sick after eating at a restaurant?

A- Make a note of what you and the other members of the party ate. If carry out, keep a sample of the food. Get medical attention, stool/vomitus cultures. Call your local health department right away at.

Q- Which area restaurants are the most sanitary?

A- Food scores for the past twelve months are also available on our website: Southern 7 Health Department Food Scores. You may contact the health department sanitarian for inspection details.

Q- Should food service employees always wear gloves when handling food products? 

A- Thorough hand washing after each possible contamination or change in process is required. If wearing gloves, they must be changed, accompanied by hand washing after each possible contamination or change in process. The health department requires food service employees to use gloves when preparing ready-to-eat foods in most situations.

Q- If I notice that a food service employee isn’t wearing gloves and is preparing my food how do I approach them?

A- You could ask that they wash their hands or wear gloves and then you could notify the Health Department.

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Ullin, Illinois 62992

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  • Home
    • Agency Info >
      • Contact Us
      • Board of Health, Policy Council & Other Reports
      • Careers
      • 2013 Cancer Report
  • Public Health Division
    • Public Health Locations >
      • Alexander
      • Hardin
      • Johnson
      • Massac
      • Pope
      • Pulaski
      • Union
    • Clinic Services >
      • WIC >
        • Breastfeeding Support
      • Family Case Management
      • Immunizations/Screenings >
        • Flu Shots >
          • FAQ Flu Vaccine
        • Bright Smiles
        • FAQ Immunizations
        • Newborn Screenings
      • Pregnancy Testing
      • STD and HIV Testing
      • Blood Leads
      • Tuberculosis
    • Health Education >
      • CATCH on to Health!
      • Teen Pregnancy Prevention
      • Cancer Prevention
      • Tobacco Programs
      • Diabetes Prevention
      • Start! Walking Paths
    • Environmental Health >
      • New Food Establishments
      • Food Service Sanitation Program >
        • Temporary Food Event
        • Cottage Food Industry
      • Food Safety
      • Private Sewage Disposal & Water Supply Programs
      • Vector Control
      • Fees
      • West Nile FAQ
    • Southern 7 County Medical Reserve Corps >
      • Registration
  • Head Start
    • Locations >
      • Administration
      • Anna ELC
      • Cairo ELC
      • Cobden ELC
      • Dongola ELC
      • Egyptian ELC
      • Hardin Co. ELC
      • Jonesboro ELC
      • Metropolis ELC
      • Mounds ELC
      • Pope Co. ELC
      • Vienna ELC
    • Enrollment
    • Parent Training Info
  • 5K Run/Walk
  • Coronavirus (COVID-19)