Temporary Food Establishments
Who needs a temporary Food permit?
Temporary food permits are needed for those who operate for a period of no more than 14 consecutive days in conjunction with a single event or celebration. Examples of temporary events include:
Fairs
Festivals
Events Sponsored by organizations servings food and open to the public.
A permit from the Lincoln County Health Department is not required for:
An establishment that offers only prepackaged non-potentially hazardous foods. This also includes bake sales. However, each bake sale item must be pre-wrapped.
Pumpkin pies, cream-filled pastry, cheesecakes or pecan pies may not be served because they are considered potentially hazardous (requiring refrigeration).
A produce stand that offers only whole, uncut fruits and vegetables.
A closed event with only invited guests (religious gatherings involving members of a church, wedding parties, family reunions, or company picnics).
Baked goods for animals
Temporary Event Permit Application
All temporary food vendors are required to obtain a permit before operating. A $50 temporary event permit fee applies to all temporary food vendors, including nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations.
Applications must be submitted at least 48 hours before the event. Applications submitted less than 48 hours before the event are subject to a $100 temporary event permit fee.
Last Reviewed 9/21/2022