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Regional Environmental Health - Temporary Food Events
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Regional Environmental Health - Temporary Food Events
No, temporary food operations are required to operate from an approved commissary.
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Regional Environmental Health - Temporary Food Events
While both must report to an approved commissary, the Temporary Retail Food Establishment may operate only at temporary events, and have far less stringent equipment requirements. A Mobile Retail Food Establishment is tied to a specific mobile truck, trailer, or pushcart, and may operate at any event, any location, and at any time, within the travel time and/or distance constraints of their commissary.
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Regional Environmental Health - Temporary Food Events
Why must a "fixed" licensed facility obtain an additional Retail Food Establishment License to participate in temporary events?
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Regional Environmental Health - Temporary Food Events
Vendor applications must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the start of the event. Vendors not meeting this deadline will be assessed a $50 late fee.
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Regional Environmental Health - Temporary Food Events
No, as long as you operate as a mobile food truck, trailer, or push cart. If you set up a temporary food booth in addition to your licensed mobile food unit, you will need to obtain a Temporary Event Retail Food Establishment License.