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 permit suspensions lifted are listed in the second table
Page Last Update: April 22 at 5:30PM
Table of Actions Taken
| Establishment | Address | Municipality | Violation | Action Taken | Date of Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Baking Grounds |
8638 N. 2nd St. | Machesney | Failure to comply with Section 690.50(c)(2) regarding the wearing of face coverings Failure to suspend indoor service as required by COVID-19 Executive Order No. 56 |
Issued Facility Notice of Non-Compliance With COVID-19 Regulations | 11/19/2020 |
| Failure to comply with Section 690.50(c)(2) regarding the wearing of face coverings Failure to suspend indoor service as required by COVID-19 Executive Order No. 56 |
Issued Facility Notice To Disperse | 11/23/2020 | |||
| 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 7th Order of Closure | 01/05/2021 | |||
| Establishment has been issued closure notices and shows no intention to comply with Executive Order | ORDERED CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE | 01/08/2021 | |||
| Pursuant to the authority granted by Section 50-78(b) of the Winnebago County Code, the Health Department has determined that the operation of this establishment is in violation of the mitigation measures issued by the Illinois Department of Public Health, and mandated by the Executive Orders issued by Governor Pritzker, constitutes a substantial hazard to the public health. | Suspension of Food Permit | 01/11/2021 | |||
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Capone's |
1700 Shirland Ave | South Beloit | Failure to suspend indoor service as required by COVID-19 Executive Order No. 56 | Issued Facility Notice of Non-Compliance With COVID-19 Regulations | 10/26/2020 |
| Failure to suspend indoor service as required by COVID-19 Executive Order No. 56 | Issued Facility Notice To Disperse | 10/28/2020 | |||
| 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 7th Order of Closure | 11/24/2020 | |||
| Establishment has been issued closure notices and shows no intention to comply with Executive Order | ORDERED CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE | ||||
| Pursuant to the authority granted by Section 50-78(b) of the Winnebago County Code, the Health Department has determined that the operation of this establishment is in violation of the mitigation measures issued by the Illinois Department of Public Health, and mandated by the Executive Orders issued by Governor Pritzker, constitutes a substantial hazard to the public health. | Suspension of Food Permit | ||||
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The Post |
1700 Shirland Ave | South Beloit | Failure to suspend indoor service as required by COVID-19 Executive Order No. 56 | Issued Facility Notice of Non-Compliance With COVID-19 Regulations | 10/23/2020 |
| Failure to suspend indoor service as required by COVID-19 Executive Order No. 56 | Issued Facility Notice To Disperse | 10/27/2020 | |||
| 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 7th Order of Closure | 12/09/2020 | |||
| Establishment has been issued closure notices and shows no intention to comply with Executive Order | ORDERED CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE | 12/09/2020 | |||
| Pursuant to the authority granted by Section 50-78(b) of the Winnebago County Code, the Health Department has determined that the operation of this establishment is in violation of the mitigation measures issued by the Illinois Department of Public Health, and mandated by the Executive Orders issued by Governor Pritzker, constitutes a substantial hazard to the public health. | Suspension of Food Permit | 12/21/2020 | |||
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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 |
| 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 | 10/22/2020 | |||
| 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 7th Order of Closure | 11/12/2020 | |||
| Establishment has been issued closure notices and shows no intention to comply with Executive Order | ORDERED CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE | 11/17/2020 | |||
| Pursuant to the authority granted by Section 50-78(b) of the Winnebago County Code, the Health Department has determined that the operation of this establishment is in violation of the mitigation measures issued by the Illinois Department of Public Health, and mandated by the Executive Orders issued by Governor Pritzker, constitutes a substantial hazard to the public health. | Suspension of Food Permit | 11/20/2020 |
Table of Reinstated Food Permits
| Establishment | Address | Municipality | Action Taken | Date of Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Backyard Bar and Grill | 6473 N 2nd St | Loves Park | Food Permit Reinstated | 04/01/2021 |
| Ray's Family Restaurant | 108 W. Main St. | Rockton | Food Permit Reinstated | 04/01/2021 |
| Sip in the Park | 5525 N. 2nd St. | Loves Park | Food Permit Reinstated | 04/01/2021 |
| Finnegan's Cottage | 4832 N. 2nd St. | Loves Park | Food Permit Reinstated | 04/01/2021 |
| Sunrise Family Resteraunt | 7019 N Alpine Rd | Loves Park | Food Permit Reinstated | 04/01/2021 |
| Jessica's Family Restaurant | 5091 Edgemere Ct | Roscoe | Food Permit Reinstated | 04/01/2021 |
| Firehouse Pub | 10670 Main St | Roscoe | Food Permit Reinstated | 04/01/2021 |
| Best Dam Bar | 13965 Best Rd, | Durand | Food Permit Reinstated | 04/01/2021 |
| Doc's Diner | 6499 N 2nd Street | Loves Park | Food Permit Reinstated | 04/01/2021 |
| Spring Garden Restaurant | 4820 N 2nd Street | Loves Park | Food Permit Reinstated | 04/01/2021 |
| Sophia's | 5467 Bridges St. | Roscoe | Food Permit Reinstated | 04/01/2021 |
| Baseball Tap | 202 Walnut St. | Cherry Valley | Food Permit Reinstated | 04/01/2021 |
| Neighbor's Bar and Grill | 7745 Forest Hills Road | Loves Park | Food Permit Reinstated | 04/01/2021 |
| Fozzy's Bar and Grill | 6246 E Riverside Blvd | Loves Park | Food Permit Reinstated | 04/01/2021 |
| Neli's Family Restaurant | 1055 Gardner St. | South Beloit | Food Permit Reinstated | 04/01/2021 |
| The Filling Station | 6259 11th St | Rockford | Food Permit Reinstated | 04/01/2021 |
| Hoffman House | 7550 E State St | Rockford | Food Permit Reinstated | 04/01/2021 |
| R.B.I's | 3870 N Perryville Rd. | Rockford | Food Permit Reinstated | 04/01/2021 |
| Waffle Shop | 6106 E Riverside Blvd | Loves Park | Food Permit Reinstated | 04/01/2021 |
| Jax Pub | 4160 N Perryville Rd | Loves Park | Food Permit Reinstated | 04/01/2021 |