Temporary Food Establishment Requirements
Frequently Asked Questions
Question: What is a temporary food establishment?
A Temporary Food Establishment is a Retail Food Establishment where food is offered for sale at a fixed, temporary facility in conjunction with a single event or celebration not to exceed the duration of the event or celebration (such as a fair, carnival or festival).
Question: Who needs to get a temporary permit?
All Vendors that plan to offer for sale any edible goods (food, beverages, candies, etc…) to the public are required to obtain a license.
Question: What is the purpose of temporary permit?
A temporary permit is issued on site after conducting an inspection of the facility. The inspection is intended to check areas of concern as it pertains to food safety. General cleanliness, proper food storage and protection, good personal hygienic practices and proper food temperatures are of major concern during the inspection.
Question: What are the health department regulations and requirements to get a temporary permit?
To get a copy of the Temporary Food Establishment Requirements you can come by our office at 2401 N.W. 23, Suite 2G, or find the information at the top of this page. Please contact Kyle Walker at (405) 425-4371 or Tolonda Owens at (405) 425-4429 if there are questions after reviewing the requirements.
Question: Whose responsibility is it to notify the Health Department of a special event?
Traditionally the event organizer contacts the health department and provides all information needed at least one week prior to the event to ensure smooth inspection and licensing for all the vendors. Vendors are encouraged to double check with the organizer and call the Health Department personally when in doubt. To arrange for inspections contact the Special Event Coordinator Kyle Walker at: (405) 425-4371or via email at kyle_walker@occhd.org. You may also contact Tolonda Owens at (405) 425-4429 or by email at tolonda_owens@occhd.org. If unable to contact Kyle or Tolonda, please call (405) 425-4355.
Question: How much does a Temporary Event Permit costs?
Upon passing your inspection you will be issued a State Temporary Food Service License. The fee for this license is $30.00 for the first 3 days and $15.00 each day in excess of 3 days for duration of event. Those vendors doing business in Oklahoma City limits will incur additional fees. The fee for Special Event License/Food Service is $29.00 and for Special Event License/ Low-Point Beer and/or Alcoholic Beverage is $55.00. The payment can be made with cash or check made to the order of the Oklahoma City-County Health Department.
For more information regarding Special Events and Temporary Food Establishments, please contact Coordinator Kyle Walker at Kyle_Walker@occhd.org, or give him a call at (405) 425-4371. You may also contact Tolonda Owens at Tolonda_Owens@occhd.org and (405) 425-4429