New Business

Plan Review Process 

If you are looking to open a new food establishment please fill out the Plan Review Application (below). Please submit your plan review via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Fees may also be paid by mail in check, or in person at the health department.

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Change of Ownership

If you are looking to take over ownership and/or control of an existing business please fill out our Change of Ownership Form (below). You would also need to submit a new license application for the establishment with the new updated information and pay the appropriate fee (see fee schedule for risk based fee).  

What constitutes an ownership change:

  • Corporation name change only - No
  • New Partner - Yes
  • New Owner - Yes
  • Change in Type of ownership - Yes

You may also mail in your application and fees to the address below:

KANKAKEE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
ATTN: ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
2390 W. STATION ST.
KANKAKEE, IL, 60901

PLAN REVIEW PACKET

FOOD LICENSE APPLICATION

CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP

COTTAGE FOOD APPLICATION