Health Code Cheat Sheet · Monroe County, IL

Monroe County, IL Restaurant Equipment Requirements

These are the Monroe County restaurant requirements for Waterloo, Columbia and Valmeyer. Monroe County plan review, 2026 permit fees and contacts for restaurants in Waterloo, Columbia and Valmeyer.

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Start with the federal Food Code equipment checklist and the Illinois Food Code guide. Both apply here. This page covers who you deal with locally and what’s different.

Opening a new establishment

Monroe County publishes a Plan Review Checklist and opening procedures for new food businesses. Call before you buy equipment. Reviewers want:

• A floor plan showing every piece of equipment, hand sink, three-compartment sink, mop sink and floor drain
• Equipment spec sheets showing NSF/ANSI or ETL Sanitation certification
• Your menu, so reviewers can check refrigeration, hot holding and cooling capacity
• Plumbing details: water heater size, indirect drains on ice machines and prep sinks, backflow prevention
• Finish schedule for floors, walls and ceilings

2026 annual permit fees

Risk category	Annual fee
High risk	$309
Medium risk	$206
Low risk	$103

Renewals are due by December 31. Late fees start at $100 for the first month and add $50 for each month after that.

Sources

• Monroe County Health Department: Food Service
• Monroe County: Plan Review Checklist

Questions about Monroe County restaurant requirements?

Call the health department listed above before you buy equipment. Getting your list approved first costs nothing and can save you from buying something that won’t pass.

Last reviewed September 2026. This guide is general information to help you plan and ask better questions. It is not legal advice. Codes change and inspectors have final say, so confirm with your health department, building department, fire marshal, and sewer district before you buy or install equipment.