Temporary Food Service Guidance for Food Vendors & Community Event Organizers
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The New York State Department of Health has developed guidance for food service operators on various topics, including safe food handling, preparation and storage.
Food Vendors
- Food Service Vendors: General Guidance for Temporary Food Service Establishments at Events
- Please contact your local health department to apply for a temporary food service permit.
- Rules & Regulations for Temporary Food Service Establishments
- Guidance & Resources for Food Service Operators
- Food service operators must be in compliance with New York State Workers' Compensation and Paid Family Leave Benefits Insurance Requirements before a permit to operate will be issued.
Event Organizers
More Resources
- Questions? Contact Your Health Department Office
- Barbecue Food Safety Tips
- Use of Hands in Preparation of Ready-to-Eat Foods
- Cooling and Reheating of Potentially Hazardous Foods
- Safe Storage and Preparation of Eggs & Foods Made With Eggs
- Employee Hand Washing Sticker also available in Spanish, Chinese (PDF, 841KB)
