Temporary and Mobile Food Establishments

“Temporary food establishment” means a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT that operates at a fixed location for a period of no more than 14 consecutive days in conjunction with a single event or celebration such as a  fair, carnival, circus, public exhibition, anniversary sale, or occasional sales promotion.

“Mobile food establishment” means a restaurant or retail FOOD ESTABLISHMENT where FOOD is served or sold from a movable vehicle, push cart, trailer, or boat which periodically or continuously changes  location and requires a SERVICE BASE to accommodate the unit for servicing, cleaning, inspection and maintenance.

Temporary and/or mobile food stands are commonly found at fairs and other social events.  In order to serve food to the public, one must first apply and be approved for a license.  Temporary and Mobile Food Stands need to be licensed and inspected just like all other restaurant or retail food facilities.

If you are looking to serve food at an event or on the street out of your food truck, stand, or tent please call the DHS at (608) 266-2835.