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County of San Diego
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
FOOD AND HOUSING DIVISION
P.O. B OX 1292 61, S AN DI E GO, C A 9 2112 - 9261
(858) 505 - 6 90 0 F AX ( 8 58 ) 5 05 - 6998
TEMPORARY FOOD FACILITY
EVENT ORGANIZER APPLICATION PACKET
This packet outlines steps for event Organizers to follow when applying for a Temporary Food Facility
(TFF) permit in San Diego County. Follow all instructions carefully and ensure all forms are complete
before submitting to a Department of Environmental Health office.
Who must have a TFF Event Organizer Permit? An organizer of a community event that sells or gives
away food to the public. Examples of a community event include street fairs and festivals, musical and
artistic presentations, sports events, ethnic celebrations, and trade shows.
Who must have a TFF Vendor permit? Any person or organization that provides or sells food at a
temporary event. This includes all retail food and beverage, including prepackaged items like chips or
candy bars, soft drinks, bars serving cocktails with ice and/or garnish, etc.
A TFF permit is only valid for one single food booth. If a vendor is operating more than one booth at
an event, a permit must be obtained for each booth location. Separate applications must be submitted.
Permit fees are required of all event Organizers and vendors. Nonprofit charitable organizations may
apply for two permits (Organizer or Vendor) per calendar year with no permit fees. Standard permit fees
will apply to the organization’s third and subsequent Organizer or Vendor permit. Proof of nonprofit status
must be received with the application to qualify for fee exemption (Federal IRS 501(c)(3) is the standard
letter).
A Late Submittal Fee will be charged if permit applications are received less than 14 days prior to the
event start date. Nonprofit organizations are not exempt from late submittal fees.
Event Organizers are responsible for ensuring that all vendors have adequate access to a safe
water supply, 3-compartment sink with hot/cold running water, trash and wastewater disposal,
and restrooms. Vendor applications will not be accepted for an event unless there is an
Organizer Permit on file.
Please allow 30 days to process the applications for most events. The Event Organizers are the key
contacts for our department and are held responsible for vendor compliance with applicable regulations.
We hope your event is successful and we thank you for your cooperation. If you have questions, please
call the Temporary Event Coordinator at (858) 505-6809.
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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.
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County of San Diego
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
FOOD AND HOUSING DIVISION
P.O. B OX 1292 61, S AN DI E GO, C A 9 2112 - 9261
(858) 505 - 6 90 0 F AX ( 8 58 ) 5 05 - 6998
TEMPORARY FOOD FACILITY EVENT ORGANIZER APPLICATION
1. Name of Event: ______________________________________ 2. Date(s): __________________________________
3. Location/Address of Event: _______________________________________________________________________
4. Time of Setup: _________________________ 5. Hours of Operation: _____________________________________
6. Contact Information:
a) Event Organizer: _____________________________________________________________________________
b) Event Contact Name: __________________________________________________________________________
c) Event Contact Email Address (required):__________________________________________________________
d) Event Organizer Address: ______________________________________________________________________
e) Event Contact Phone Number: _________________________ Alternate Phone: _____________________
f) Day of Event Point of Contact and Phone Number: _________________________________________________
7. Submit a list of food vendors that will participate in your event. If using annual or mobile vendors that
have permits, please include their permit number. (See Appendix B for guidance)
8. Number of food booths expected to participate: _______________
9. Will there be a Certified Farmers Market associated with this event? Yes No
10. Will electricity be provided for the food booths? Yes No
If yes, what is the source? Public Utility Generator(s)
11. How many 3-compartment sinks will be available? Required if you have an open food vendor and your event
is longer than 4 hrs. One 3-compartment sink for every 8 open food vendors. (must have overhead protection)
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Submit a copy of sink rental contract OR warewashing agreement form (Appendix A) ______ (initial as read)
12. Restrooms: 1 restroom per every 15 employees is required. How many restroom will be provided? _________
13. Describe garbage/trash disposal (including frequency of pick-up):
_________________________________________________________________________________________
14. Will there be animal rides provided? Yes No
If yes, they must be located at least 20 feet away from food booths _______ (initial as read)
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Event Location: ______________________________________________________________________
Event Date(s): _______________________________________________________________________
Event Time(s): _______________________________________________
I declare under penalty of perjury that to the best of my knowledge and belief, the statements
made herein are correct and true. I hereby consent to all necessary inspections made pursuant
to law and incidental to the issuance of this permit and the operation of this business.
X
Applicant/Organizer Signature Date
FEES:
Temporary Food Facility Event Organizer Permit Fees
Non-Profit (eligible for two fee exempt permits per year)
IRS 501(c)(3)Number: _______________________
$337 Single Event Permit (1-4 days)
$612 – Annual Permit (Identical Event held at same location)
$439 – Certified Farmer’s Market Annual Permit (without Temporary Event Section)
$733 – Certified Farmer’s Market Annual Permit (with Temporary Event Section)
Late Fee
$159 Applies if application is submitted less than 14 days prior to event
How will you pay? Online Mail Check* In person
*Checks will not be accepted less than 15 days prior to the event.
Make checks payable to County of San Diego
If you’d like to pay online, please let us know and we will email you an invoice link for payment.
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APPENDIX A
Warewash Facility Agreement
EVENT ORGANIZER - This section to be completed by the Event Organizer
Organizer Name: ___________________________________________ Phone #: __________________
Event Name: ________________________________________________________________________
Event Location: ______________________________________________________________________
Event Date(s): _______________________________________________________________________
Event Time(s): _______________________________________________________________________
WAREWASHING FACILITIES - This section to be completed by the
Owner/Representative allowing use of warewashing facilities
Business Name: _____________________________________________ Permit #: _________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________________________
Days of Operation: ___________________________________ Hours of Operation: _________________
Contact Name: ______________________________________ Title: ____________________________
Phone #: ____________________________________________________________________________
WE AUTHORIZE EVENT FOOD VENDORS THE USE OF OUR
WAREWASH FACILITIES TO PROPERLY WASH
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS AS REQUIRED BY THE
HEALTH DEPARTMENT DURING THE DURATION OF THE
EVENT.
X ___________________________________________________________ ____________
Warewash Facility Representative (Signature) Date
X ___________________________________________________________ ____________
Event Organizer (Signature) Date
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APPENDIX B
VENDOR LIST
CONTACT PERSON NAME
AND PHONE NUMBER
SAN DIEGO COUNTY
PERMIT NUMBER
TYPE OF
BOOTH
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OPEN FOOD
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