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All businesses or individuals who wish to operate a mobile food service establishment are required to obtain a permit. Mobile food service establishment shall mean: a self-contained food service operation, located in a readily movable, motorized, wheeled or towed vehicle or other unit, used to store, prepare, display or serve food intended for individual portion...
Hank was born in Effingham and graduated from St. Anthony High School. He is married to Debbie, who was also raised in Effingham and is a graduate of Effingham High School. Hank and Debbie have three children, Jaclyn who resides in Ft. Collins, CO, Nicole, who resides in Durham, NC, and Andrew, who resides in...
Libby graduated St. Anthony High School, and she holds a degree in Political Science from Eastern Illinois University. Moeller serves as Deputy Director for CASA for Kids in eleven counties across south central Illinois. Libby and her husband, Scott, have owned their own business for 18 years and have two children. This is Moeller's second...
Merv and his wife Pat have been married for 52 years and have lived in Effingham for 34 of those years. Pat is a retired elementary school teacher. They have one son, Matthew, who is married to Susan (Kapper) and two grandsons, Maxwell and Owen. Merv received his Associates Degree from Lake Land Community College...
Larry Micenheimer has lived in Effingham since 1978. A graduate of Taylorville High School, he holds degrees from both Eastern Illinois University and the University of Illinois. A retired school counselor and coach, Larry has demonstrated his dedication to community service through his career and volunteer service. First elected in 2007, Larry is still committed...
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas which is formed by the incomplete combustion of fuels. When people are exposed to carbon monoxide gas, the carbon monoxide molecules will displace the oxygen in their bodies and lead to poisoning.
All vendors are required to have a working carbon monoxide detector. Cooking appliances, generators and vehicle exhaust can enter cooking areas and cause sickness from carbon monoxide poisoning. A carbon monoxide detector is designed to alert people to the presence of an increased amount of carbon monoxide before it reaches a deadly level.
All vendors need one (1) 10 lb ABC extinguisher for all events All grease-related cooking requires a Purple K or Class K extinguisher in addition to the above
Whether you need a hood or not depends upon which appliances you use. Contact us for specifications and requirements for your individual needs: Fire Prevention Division at 217-342-5300 extension 5365 Email Assistant Fire Chief Matthew Kulesza
Approved permits are valid for one (1) year from date of approval. You will receive a permit sticker which will expire at the end of 365 days. A renewal application and inspection will need to be completed for existing permits prior to the expiration date. The process for renewal is the same as applying for...
The annual fee to apply for a permit is $100.00, payable by cash, check, or money order. We currently do not accept debit or credit cards. This fee must be paid at the time of the inspection.
Depending on the workload of involved staff, a permit is generally issued within a few days after the inspection. Please allow at least a week to obtain an approval after your application has been submitted.
A full inspection of all the components of your mobile business will be conducted, including: Trailer Truck Tent Wagon All other features, to include, but not limited to: Cooking areas and appliances Fire extinguishers Carbon monoxide detectors No smoking signs Liquid propane tanks Piping
An inspection will need to be done either at Effingham Central Fire Station or at your location within the City of Effingham during the following times: Monday - Friday from 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (excluding holidays) The final inspection of the day will be scheduled no later than 3:00 p.m. Schedule an inspection with...
Go to apply for a mobile food service establishment permit to see full details of the application and permit process. You can also contact: Fire Prevention Division at 217-342-5300 extension 5365 Email Assistant Fire Chief Matthew Kulesza
City departments post bid notices and requests for proposals online. This includes City construction projects, professional services, procurement, and more. We also post bid tabulations that show the companies that bid and the amount proposed.
Find open contract opportunities to perform work with the City of Effingham. This includes requests for proposals and qualifications, purchasing and procurement opportunities, and notices of auctions of excess City equipment and property. You can also review bid tabulations to see who responded to past bids and the cost of their proposals.
