The Winnebago County Health Department provides education and guidance to establishments on how to protect the public's health. Routine inspections are conducted to ensure compliance with public health processes and procedures. When complaints are received, WCHD follows-up with the establishment to investigate, educate, and address public health concerns. When violations of public health concerns are identified and persist, measures are taken up to an including closure.
Below is a list of establishments that currently have actions taken up to and including closure by WCHD due to public health concerns. Establishments that have had the action or closure lifted and have demonstrated compliance for 30 days are removed from this list.
| Establishment | Address | Municipality | Violation | Action Taken | Date of Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoffman House | 7550 E State St | Rockford | Failure to suspend indoor service as required by COVID-19 Executive Order No. 52 | Issued Facility Notice of Non-Compliance With COVID-19 Regulations | 10/09/2020 |
| Failure to suspend indoor service as required by COVID-19 Executive Order No. 52 | Issued Facility Notice To Disperse | 10/14/2020 | |||
| A reasonable belief exists that the premises identified in this Order has engaged or is suspected of engaging in a significant amount of activity likely to spread the following dangerously contagious or infectious disease: COVID-19. | Issued Facility 2nd Order of Closure | 10/22/2020 | |||
| Ref's Bar and Grill | 415 N Center St | Durand | Failure to suspend indoor service as required by COVID-19 Executive Order No. 52 | Issued Facility Notice of Non-Compliance With COVID-19 Regulations | 10/13/2020 |
| Failure to suspend indoor service as required by COVID-19 Executive Order No. 52 | Issued Facility Notice To Disperse | 10/15/2020 | |||
| A reasonable belief exists that the premises identified in this Order has engaged or is suspected of engaging in a significant amount of activity likely to spread the following dangerously contagious or infectious disease: COVID-19. | Issued Facility 2nd Order of Closure | 10/22/2020 | |||
| Baseball Tap | 202 Walnut St. | Cherry Valley | Failure to suspend indoor service as required by COVID-19 Executive Order No. 52 | Issued Facility Notice of Non-Compliance With COVID-19 Regulations | 10/13/2020 |
| Failure to comply with Section 690.50(c)2 regarding the wearing of coverings. Failure to suspend indoor service as required by COVID-19 Executive Order No. 52 |
Issued Facility Notice To Disperse | 10/15/2020 | |||
| A reasonable belief exists that the premises identified in this Order has engaged or is suspected of engaging in a significant amount of activity likely to spread the following dangerously contagious or infectious disease: COVID-19. | Issued Facility 2nd Order of Closure | 10/22/2020 | |||
| Golden Corral | 995 S Perryville Rd | Rockford | Failure to suspend indoor service as required by COVID-19 Executive Order No. 52 | Issued Facility Notice of Non-Compliance With COVID-19 Regulations | 10/09/2020 |
| Failure to suspend indoor service as required by COVID-19 Executive Order No. 52 | Issued Facility Notice To Disperse | 10/14/2020 | |||
| A reasonable belief exists that the premises identified in this Order has engaged or is suspected of engaging in a significant amount of activity likely to spread the following dangerously contagious or infectious disease: COVID-19. | Issued Facility 2nd Order of Closure | 10/22/2020 | |||
| Latham Tap West | 2402 Latham St | Rockford | Failure to comply with section 690.50(c)(2) regarding the wearing of coverings Failure to suspend indoor service as required by COVID-19 Executive Order No. 52 |
Issued Facility Notice of Non-Compliance With COVID-19 Regulations | 10/08/2020 |
| Failure to comply with section 690.50(c)(2) regarding the wearing of coverings Failure to suspend indoor service as required by COVID-19 Executive Order No. 52 |
Issued Facility Notice To Disperse | 10/14/2020 | |||
| A reasonable belief exists that the premises identified in this Order has engaged or is suspected of engaging in a significant amount of activity likely to spread the following dangerously contagious or infectious disease: COVID-19. | Issued Facility 2nd Order of Closure | 10/22/2020 | |||
| Doc's Diner | 6499 N 2nd Street | Loves Park | Failure to suspend indoor service as required by COVID-19 Executive Order No. 52 | Issued Facility Notice of Non-Compliance With COVID-19 Regulations | 10/07/2020 |
| Failure to suspend indoor service as required by COVID-19 Executive Order No. 52 | Issued Facility Order to Disperse | 10/09/2020 | |||
| A reasonable belief exists that the premises identified in this Order has engaged or is suspected of engaging in a significant amount of activity likely to spread the following dangerously contagious or infectious disease: COVID-19. | Issued Facility 2nd Order of Closure | 10/22/2020 | |||
| Neighbor's Bar and Grill | 7745 Forest Hills Road | Loves Park | Failure to comply with Section 690.50(c)(2) regarding the wearing of face coverings | Issued Facility Notice of Non-Compliance With COVID-19 Regulations Issued Facility Order to Disperse |
09/29/2020 |
| Failure to suspend indoor service as required by COVID-19 Executive Order No. 52 | Issued Facility Order to Disperse | 10/06/2020 | |||
| A reasonable belief exists that the premises identified in this Order has engaged or is suspected of engaging in a significant amount of activity likely to spread the following dangerously contagious or infectious disease: COVID-19. | Issued Facility 2nd Order of Closure | 10/22/2020 | |||
| Fozzy's Bar and Grill | 6246 E Riverside Blvd | Loves Park | Failure to suspend indoor service as required by COVID-19 Executive Order No. 52 | Issued Facility Notice of Non-Compliance With COVID-19 Regulations | 10/06/2020 |
| Failure to suspend indoor service as required by COVID-19 Executive Order No. 52 | Issued Facility Order to Disperse | 10/09/2020 | |||
| A reasonable belief exists that the premises identified in this Order has engaged or is suspected of engaging in a significant amount of activity likely to spread the following dangerously contagious or infectious disease: COVID-19. | Issued Facility 2nd Order of Closure | 10/22/2020 | |||
| The Filling Station | 6259 11th St | Rockford | Failure to suspend indoor service as required by COVID-19 Executive Order No. 52 | Issued Facility Notice of Non-Compliance With COVID-19 Regulations | 10/07/2020 |
| Failure to suspend indoor service as required by COVID-19 Executive Order No. 52 | Issued Facility Notice To Disperse | 10/09/2020 | |||
| A reasonable belief exists that the premises identified in this Order has engaged or is suspected of engaging in a significant amount of activity likely to spread the following dangerously contagious or infectious disease: COVID-19. | Issued Facility Order of Closure | 10/21/2020 | |||
| Ace Hardware | 5506 Elevator Rd | Roscoe | Failure to comply with Section 690.50(c)(2) regarding the wearing of face coverings | Issued Facility Notice of Non-Compliance With COVID-19 Regulations | 10/06/2020 |
| Failure to comply with Section 690.50(c)(2) regarding the wearing of coverings. | Issued Facility Notice To Disperse | 10/15/2020 | |||
| A reasonable belief exists that the premises identified in this Order has engaged or is suspected of engaging in a significant amount of activity likely to spread the following dangerously contagious or infectious disease: COVID-19. | Issued Facility Order of Closure | 10/21/2020 | |||
| Spring Garden Restaurant | 4820 N 2nd Street | Loves Park | Failure to suspend indoor service as required by COVID-19 Executive Order No. 52 | Issued Facility Notice of Non-Compliance With COVID-19 Regulations | 10/07/2020 |
| Failure to suspend indoor service as required by COVID-19 Executive Order No. 52 | Issued Facility Notice To Disperse | 10/09/2020 | |||
| A reasonable belief exists that the premises identified in this Order has engaged or is suspected of engaging in a significant amount of activity likely to spread the following dangerously contagious or infectious disease: COVID-19. | Issued Facility Order of Closure | 10/21/2020 | |||
| Opsahl's Tavern | 3301 11th St | Rockford | Failure to suspend indoor service as required by COVID-19 Executive Order No. 52 | Issued Facility Notice of Non-Compliance With COVID-19 Regulations | 10/09/2020 |
| Failure to comply with Section 690.50(c)(2) regarding the wearing of coverings. Failure to suspend indoor service as required by COVID-19 Executive Order No. 52 |
Issued Facility Notice To Disperse | 10/14/2020 | |||
| A reasonable belief exists that the premises identified in this Order has engaged or is suspected of engaging in a significant amount of activity likely to spread the following dangerously contagious or infectious disease: COVID-19. | Issued Facility Order of Closure | 10/21/2020 | |||
| Neli's Family Restaurant | 1055 Gardner St. | South Beloit | Failure to suspend indoor service as required by COVID-19 Executive Order No. 52 | Issued Facility Notice of Non-Compliance With COVID-19 Regulations | 10/13/2020 |
| Failure to suspend indoor service as required by COVID-19 Executive Order No. 52 | Issued Facility Notice To Disperse | 10/15/2020 | |||
| A reasonable belief exists that the premises identified in this Order has engaged or is suspected of engaging in a significant amount of activity likely to spread the following dangerously contagious or infectious disease: COVID-19. | Issued Facility Order of Closure | 10/21/2020 | |||
| Casey Pub | 307 N Alpine Rd | Loves Park | Failure to suspend indoor service as required by COVID-19 Executive Order No. 52 | Issued Facility Notice of Non-Compliance With COVID-19 Regulations | 10/08/2020 |
| Failure to suspend indoor service as required by COVID-19 Executive Order No. 52 | Issued Facility Notice To Disperse | 10/14/2020 | |||
| A reasonable belief exists that the premises identified in this Order has engaged or is suspected of engaging in a significant amount of activity likely to spread the following dangerously contagious or infectious disease: COVID-19. | Issued Facility Order of Closure | 10/21/2020 | |||
| Potato Shak | 5529 N 2nd St | Loves Park | Failure to suspend indoor service as required by COVID-19 Executive Order No. 52 | Issued Facility Notice of Non-Compliance With COVID-19 Regulations | 10/08/2020 |
| Failure to suspend indoor service as required by COVID-19 Executive Order No. 52 | Issued Facility Notice To Disperse | 10/14/2020 | |||
| A reasonable belief exists that the premises identified in this Order has engaged or is suspected of engaging in a significant amount of activity likely to spread the following dangerously contagious or infectious disease: COVID-19. | Issued Facility Order of Closure | 10/21/2020 | |||
| Nora's Place | 1019 Blackhawk Blvd | South Beloit | Failure to suspend indoor service as required by COVID-19 Executive Order No. 52 | Issued Facility Notice of Non-Compliance With COVID-19 Regulations | 10/07/2020 |
| Failure to comply with Section 690.50(c)(2) regarding the wearing of coverings Failure to suspend indoor service as required by COVID-19 Executive Order No. 52 |
Issued Facility Order to Disperse | 10/13/2020 | |||
| A reasonable belief exists that the premises identified in this Order has engaged or is suspected of engaging in a significant amount of activity likely to spread the following dangerously contagious or infectious disease: COVID-19. | Issued Facility Order of Closure | 10/21/2020 | |||
| Firehouse Pub | 10670 Main St | Roscoe | Failure to suspend indoor service as required by COVID-19 Executive Order No. 52 | Issued Facility Notice of Non-Compliance With COVID-19 Regulations | 10/9/2020 |
| Failure to suspend indoor service as required by COVID-19 Executive Order No. 52 | Issued Facility Notice To Disperse | 10/15/2020 | |||
| A reasonable belief exists that the premises identified in this Order has engaged or is suspected of engaging in a significant amount of activity likely to spread the following dangerously contagious or infectious disease: COVID-19. | Issued Facility Order of Closure | 10/22/2020 | |||
| J.J. Tavern | 1720 Shirland Ave | South Beloit | Failure to comply with Section 690.50(c)(2) regarding the wearing of coverings | Issued Facility Notice of Non-Compliance With COVID-19 Regulations | 10/9/2020 |
| Failure to comply with Section 690.50(c)(2) regarding the wearing of coverings Failure to suspend indoor service as required by COVID-19 Executive Order No. 52 |
Issued Facility Notice To Disperse | 10/15/2020 | |||
| A reasonable belief exists that the premises identified in this Order has engaged or is suspected of engaging in a significant amount of activity likely to spread the following dangerously contagious or infectious disease: COVID-19. | Issued Facility Order of Closure | 10/21/2020 | |||
| Rascal's Bar and Grill | 5223 Torque Dr. | Loves Park | Failure to suspend indoor service as required by COVID-19 Executive Order No. 52 | Issued Facility Noticeof Non-Compliance With COVID-19 Regulations | 10/13/2020 |
| Failure to comply with Section 690.50(c)(2) regarding the wearing of coverings Failure to suspend indoor service as required by COVID-19 Executive Order No. 52 |
Issued Facility Notice To Disperse | 10/13/2020 | |||
| A reasonable belief exists that the premises identified in this Order has engaged or is suspected of engaging in a significant amount of activity likely to spread the following dangerously contagious or infectious disease: COVID-19. | Issued Facility Order of Closure | 10/21/2020 | |||
| R.B.I's | 3870 N Perryville Rd. | Rockford | Failure to suspend indoor service as required by COVID-19 Executive Order No. 52 | Issued Facility Notice of Non-Compliance With COVID-19 Regulations | 10/09/2020 |
| Failure to suspend indoor service as required by COVID-19 Executive Order No. 52 | Issued Facility Notice To Disperse | 10/13/2020 | |||
| A reasonable belief exists that the premises identified in this Order has engaged or is suspected of engaging in a significant amount of activity likely to spread the following dangerously contagious or infectious disease: COVID-19. | Issued Facility Order of Closure | 10/21/2020 | |||
| Waffle Shop | 6106 E Riverside Blvd | Loves Park | Failure to suspend indoor service as required by COVID-19 Executive Order No. 52 | Issued Facility Notice of Non-Compliance With COVID-19 Regulations | 10/09/2020 |
| Failure to suspend indoor service as required by COVID-19 Executive Order No. 52 | Issued Facility Notice To Disperse | 10/13/2020 | |||
| A reasonable belief exists that the premises identified in this Order has engaged or is suspected of engaging in a significant amount of activity likely to spread the following dangerously contagious or infectious disease: COVID-19. | Issued Facility Order of Closure | 10/21/2020 | |||
| Franchesco's Ristorante | 7128 Spring Creek Rd | Rockford | Failure to suspend indoor service as required by COVID-19 Executive Order No. 52 | Issued Facility Notice of Non-Compliance With COVID-19 Regulations | 10/14/2020 |
| Failure to comply with Section 690.50(c)(2) regarding the wearing of coverings. Failure to suspend indoor service as required by COVID-19 Executive Order No. 52 | Issued Facility Notice To Disperse | 10/16/2020 | |||
| Urban Forest Craft Brewing | 6551 E Riverside Blvd Suite #112 | Rockford | Failure to suspend indoor service as required by COVID-19 Executive Order No. 52 | Issued Facility Notice of Non-Compliance With COVID-19 Regulations | 10/13/2020 |
| Failure to suspend indoor service as required by COVID-19 Executive Order No. 52 | Issued Facility Notice To Disperse | 10/19/2020 | |||
| Jax Pub | 4160 N Perryville Rd | Loves Park | Failure to suspend indoor service as required by COVID-19 Executive Order No. 52 | Issued Facility Notice of Non-Compliance With COVID-19 Regulations | 10/13/2020 |
| Failure to suspend indoor service as required by COVID-19 Executive Order No. 52 | Issued Facility Notice To Disperse | 10/15/2020 | |||
| Jessica's Family Restaurant | 5091 Edgemere Ct | Roscoe | Failure to suspend indoor service as required by COVID-19 Executive Order No. 52 | Issued Facility Notice of Non-Compliance With COVID-19 Regulations | 10/13/2020 |
| Onyx Bar and Grill | 1001 West Lane Rd | Machesney Park | Failure to suspend indoor service as required by COVID-19 Executive Order No. 52 | Issued Facility Notice of Non-Compliance With COVID-19 Regulations | 10/13/2020 |
| Hogs and Hydrants | 412 N Center St | Durand | Failure to comply with Section 690.50(c)(2) regarding the wearing of coverings Failure to compy with Section 690.50(c)(4) regarding gatherings of more than 50 people Failure to suspend indoor service as required by COVID-19 Executive Order No. 52 |
Issued Facility Notice of Non-Compliance With COVID-19 Regulations | 10/09/2020 |
| My Place Bar and Grill | 4578 Harrison Ave | Rockford | Failure to suspend indoor service as required by COVID-19 Executive Order No. 52 | Issued Facility Notice of Non-Compliance With COVID-19 Regulations | 10/06/2020 |
| Sophia's | 5467 Bridges St. | Roscoe | Failure to suspend indoor service as required by COVID-19 Executive Order No. 52 | Issued Facility Notice of Non-Compliance With COVID-19 Regulations | 10/07/2020 |
| W & S Food and Liquor | 1317 Broadway | Rockford | Failure to comply with Section 690.50(c)(2) regarding the wearing of face coverings | Issued Facility Notice of Non-Compliance With COVID-19 Regulations | 10/02/2020 |
| GNS Gas Co. | 1909 11th St. | Rockford | Failure to comply with Section 690.50(c)(2) regarding the wearing of face coverings | Issued Facility Notice of Non-Compliance With COVID-19 Regulations | 10/02/2020 |
| Rockford Speedway | 9572 Forest Hill Rd | Loves Park | Failure to comply with Section 690.50(c)(2) regarding the wearing of face coverings | Issued Facility Notice of Non-Compliance With COVID-19 Regulations | 09/23/2020 |
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