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Temporary Food Service Guidance for Food Vendors & Community Event Organizers

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

Contact your health department to apply for temporary food service permit.

  • Food Service Vendors: General Guidance for Temporary Food Service Establishments at Events
  • Workers' Comp and Disability Insurance Requirements for Obtaining a Temporary Food Establishment Permit
  • Rules & Regulations for Temporary Food Service Establishments
  • Guidance & Resources for Food Service Operators

Event Organizers

  • Event Organizers: Are You Planning for Food Vendors at Your Next Event?
  • Planning a Fundraiser? Food Safety at Community Events
  • Food Safety for the Volunteer Worker

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)

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