The Christian County Health Department is reminding area restaurants to submit their annual food permits for 2025 as businesses will be subject to penalties and shutdowns. Alternative permits to be aware of include Cottage Food, Food Truck, and Temporary Food permits.

Dr. Chad Anderson, the CCHD's Public Health Administrator, explains that a new city ordinance means more inspections to remain in compliance with state law.

Director of Environmental Health, Joe Torres, talks about passing inspections and some of the common violations to be aware of before the CCHD comes in.

Dr. Anderson and Torres assure the public that the CCHD's strict adherence to permits and regulations for food preparation and service is designed to protect both the establishments and individuals involved. This diligence helps mitigate the risk of litigation that may arise if someone with allergies is exposed or if an illness occurs after consuming the food.

Learn more permit information at cchdil.org or call 217-824-4113.

Dr. Chad Anderson and Joe Torres appeared as guests on the WTIM Morning Show.