TEMPORARY FOOD ESTABLISHMENT PERMIT APPLICATION PACKET
A Temporary Food Establishment as defined in the Virginia Food Regulations 12 VACS 5 421-10 is a food
establishment that operates for a period of no more than 14 consecutive days in conjunction with a single event or
celebration.
To apply for a temporary food establishment permit:
1. COMPLETE AND SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FORM (PAGES 2 & 3) AND FEES FOR EACH EVENT AND FOR EACH
BOOTH AT EACH EVENT AT LEAST 10 BUSINESS DAY PRIOR TO THE EVENT. AN INCOMPLETE APPLICATION WILL
BE RETURNED. A RAIN DATE OR “NOT APPLICABLE” MUST BE ENTERED. APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO
THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT IN WHICH THE EVENT IS LOCATED.
2. If required, submit the $40 annual application fee at the time of the event or proof of previous payment
(receipt) within the current calendar year (January 1- December 31). If you are unsure if the application fee is
required, call the Health Department (phone numbers listed below). Fees will NOT be accepted on the day
of the event. Please make checks or money orders payable to the appropriate Health Department. We cannot
accept credit or debit cards. The application fees may be paid at any Health Department in the state. It is the
responsibility of the vendor to keep the payment receipt(s) and to provide a copy of the receipt(s) as
proof of payment with each application submitted.
3. If you have successfully completed the Chickahominy Health District’s Temporary Food Service Course
within the last three (3) years, include a copy of your Completion Certificate with your application.
Information on the course can be obtained by calling any of the local health departments listed below.
4. If you are using a permitted mobile food unit, submit a copy of that permit. A fee is not required.
Applications and fees must be received by the Health Department at least ten (10) business days prior to the
temporary event. Please send the completed application(s) and fee(s) to the appropriate Health Department:
Charles City Health Department
7501 Adkins Road, Charles City, VA 23030
Goochland Health Department
P.O. Box 178, Goochland, VA 23063
Hanover Health Department
12312 Washington Hwy., Ashland, VA 23005
New Kent Health Department
P.O. Box 86, New Kent, VA 23124
In this application packet you will find information on Hand Washing Facilities, Kitchenware Washing
Procedures, and a self-inspection form. The Virginia Board of Health Food Regulations require that proper
facilities be available for hand washing, kitchenware washing, over-head protection, ground covering, and
proper storage of hot and cold foods. Additional information on preparing and serving food safely will
provide upon request. Applicants are encouraged to take a food safety course.
A thermometer that can measure the temperature of thick and thin foods and sanitizer test strips are required.
Use the self-inspection form, page 6, to ensure that you are prepared and have met the requirements of the
Regulations.
Please KEEP pages 4 through 6 for your use and RETURN pages 2 and 3 (the application) to the Health
Department.
An Environmental Health Specialist will call you after your completed application is reviewed to discuss your
operation, obtain additional information if needed and answer any questions you may have. Permits for Temporary
Events are issued by the Health Department on the day of the event, prior to the start of the food operations.
If you have any questions, please call us at the above phone numbers. We look forward to working with you!