Application for Food Serving Permit - 3.1.2016 3/1/2016
Department of Environmental Health & Safety
Health and Sanitation Requirements for Food Servers
Any group serving food on campus, that is made available to the general public, must secure a Food Serving Permit (except
exempt categories listed below.) Food that is offered for consumption on campus must be prepared in a commercial facility. No
food or beverage prepared in a private residence shall be served on campus unless they fall into the following exempt
categories:
EXEMPT CATEGORIES (Permit not required)
Professionally catered food
Any food or food product made and contained (canned, bottled, or packaged) by a licensed producer that is to be
served in the original container and does not require temperature control
Fruits washed before eating and served uncut in the natural form
Popcorn, if made in a standard commercial popper
Brownies, cookies, donuts, and unfilled cupcakes
Coffee brewed in a commercial kitchen and served from a stainless steel or single-use container, tea, high-sugar cold
beverages (e.g.: punch, lemonade), or soft drinks from commercial dispensers, that are served in single serving cups
OUTDOOR-COOKING ON CAMPUS
Location of Cooking Equipment: Pre-approved equipment used to perform open or barbecue cooking shall be placed only at
approved locations on concrete, asphalt, or dirt pads, walks, or roadways (as indicated on the map of pre-approved areas.) The
cooking/barbecue equipment must be located more than 25 feet away from any building, flammable fence, structure or tree and
must be more than 50 feet away from any building ventilation intake. An operational water hose connected to a water source
must be available at all cooking sites where charcoal grills are used prior to the start of any cooking. When a propane grill is
used an ABC fire extinguisher must be available.
Disposal of Coals: Any coals remaining after cooking shall be allowed to cool and shall be removed from campus by the event
coordinator/sponsor. Ashes and/or charcoal shall not be dumped anywhere on the campus grounds or in any bushes, shrubs or
planting area, along the creek bank, or in the creek.
FOOD PREPARATION GUIDELINES
Groups and organizations preparing food to be served on campus must adhere to the following applicable standards:
1. Hand washing facility with running water shall be provided for food handlers. Hand washing detergent or soap and
single-service sanitary towels shall be provided. No person shall begin or resume work after visiting the toilet without
first washing his/her hands.
2. All multi-use utensils and other equipment used in connection with the preparation, service, and display of food, shall
be made of nontoxic materials and so constructed, installed, and maintained as to be readily cleaned, and shall be
kept clean and in good repair.
3. Where single-service eating and drinking utensils are used exclusively, no facilities for dishwashing shall be required.
4. If multi-use eating and drinking utensils are used, arrangements must be made with an approved facility for loan and
washing of multi-use utensils.
5. Waste shall be removed and disposed of in a sanitary manner as frequently as necessary. Adjacent areas shall be
kept clean and free of litter.
6. All readily perishable food or beverage which are intended to be held prior to processing, or are to be reused on the
premises, shall be maintained at or below a temperature of 40° Fahrenheit. Similarly when food being maintained hot
for serving, or while being served hot, shall be kept in devices which maintain the temperature of all portions of food
above 140°.
7. All food handlers preparing, handling, or serving food shall wear clean outer garments and shall keep their hands
clean at all times while engaged in handling food, beverage, or utensils. All such food handlers shall wash their hands
and arms with soap or detergent and warm water before commencing work.
8. Disposable gloves or serving utensils shall be used when preparing and serving Ready-to-Eat foods. Ready-to-Eat
foods include already cooked foods, freshly cooked foods, fresh fruits & vegetables served raw or cooked, cold meats
& sandwiches and bread items.
9. A portable hand washing station shall be set-up near the food serving area and be made available to cooks, servers,
and customers.
I have read and understand the guidelines stated above.
(Event Coordinator Signature)
PREVENTING FOODBORNE ILLNESS
All foods obtained from a licensed retail food vendor shall be picked up just prior to the actual scheduled serving time.
Early pick-ups are not allowed due to the potential of improper storage and handling.
Don't accept any donated food from an unlicensed food vendor or caterer.
To prevent potential tampering, never leave food unattended.
Keep hands, clothing, and food preparation and serving areas clean at all times.
TO REPORT A FOODBORNE ILLNESS CASE
Environmental Health and Safety @ 898-5126
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