DEH:FH-632 (Rev. 09/18)
Complete the following checklist prior to submitting to DEH
TEMPORARY FOOD FACILITY EVENT ORGANIZER RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Maintain an open line of communication and work closely with the Department of Environmental
Health to assure a safe and successful event.
2. Be familiar the Temporary Food Facility rules and guidelines, including key food safety practices.
3. Provide the Department with the following (must be submitted 30 days prior to the event):
Complete the Temporary Food Facility Event Organizer Application
Food Vendor List including (a sample list is provided in Appendix B and can be used if you
choose):
1) Name of Booth
2) Name, address, & phone number of person in charge of booth
3) Food type & menu items
4) Business Type & Permit Number (Nonprofit or Licensed Business)
Restaurant Vendor List for any facilities operating DIRECTLY OUTSIDE of their restaurant:
1) Name of restaurant
2) Name, address, & phone number of person in charge
3) Provide Standard operating procedures (SOP) for each participating restaurant, at least
30 days prior to the event for review
Site Map including the location of:
1) Each food booth
2) Potable and non-potable water supply
3) Waste water disposal
4) Trash dumpsters
5) Refrigerated trucks (if applicable)
6) Warewashing sinks (one 3-compartment per eight open food vendors)
7) Handwashing facilities
8) Restrooms within 200 feet of food booths
4. Ensure all food vendors obtain a Temporary Food Facility Permit or provide you with their annual
health permit number. TFF Vendor Applications are available on our website at:
http://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/deh/fhd/food/cep/tempevent_vendorapp_fp.pdf
Each separate booth is considered an independent Temporary Food Facility and must apply for and
obtain a separate permit. All applications shall be received at least 14 days prior to the event. The
event Organizer is responsible for ensuring that all participating TFFs are permitted.
5. Permit applications received less than 14 days prior to the event start date will be considered past
due and a penalty fee will be assessed. Food vendors without valid permits will not be allowed to
operate.
6. Submit your permit application via email to fhdtempevents@sdcounty.ca.gov, mail (if more than 30
days prior to event), or in person at:
5500 Overland Ave., Suite 170. San Diego, CA 92123 - Hours: M-F 8AM-430PM.
7. For more information, please visit www.sdcountytempevents.org.