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Community Events

 

(Temporary Food Facilities)

 

Photo: Example of a Community Event (Temporary Food Facility)“Community Event” is defined in the California Health and Safety Code section 113755 as an event that is of civic, political, or educational nature, including state and county fairs, city festivals, circuses and other public gathering events approved by the local enforcement agency.

 

Vendors selling food at community events are required to have a health permit.  In most cases, permits are obtained by the event organizer.  If you are interested in selling food at an event, start by contacting the event organizer. 

 

The event organizer is required to provide permit information to all vendors, obtain information/menu sheets for each vendor and submit an application package to EMD at least two weeks prior to the event.   Please contact EMD with any additional questions at (916) 875-8440.

 

The Community Event Organizer packet has information and forms to complete for the person who is coordinating all the Temporary Food Facilities (food booths).  See the following links:

The Temporary Food Facility Operators Packet is required reading for each person operating a food booth as well as the organizer.  This packet has forms to complete as well as listing the requirements for the food booth to be approved to operate.

In some cases, a Temporary Food Facility Operator will participate in several events within Sacramento County during a single year.  In this case, an operator may consider obtaining a Multi-event Permit.  See the link below for more information.