Health Code Cheat Sheet · Clinton County, IL

Clinton County, IL Restaurant Equipment Requirements

These are the Clinton County restaurant requirements for Carlyle, Breese, Trenton and Aviston. Clinton County plan review and staff rules for restaurants in Carlyle, Breese, Trenton and Aviston.

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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.

Plan review before construction

New, remodeled or converted food establishments must submit a Plan Review Application with building specifications, and get it approved before construction begins. Include:

• 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

Staff

• A Certified Food Protection Manager must be present during food preparation in high- and medium-risk establishments

Sources

• Clinton County Health Department: Food Protection
• Clinton County Health Department: Forms

Questions about Clinton 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.