Temporary Food Establishments/Special Events

What is a Temporary Food Establishment?

A Temporary Food Establishment is a retail food establishment where food is offered for sale at a fixed, temporary facility in conjection with a single event or celebration not to exceed the duration of hte event or celebration (such as a fair, carnival or festival).

Who needs to get a temporary permit?

All vendors that plan to offer for sale any edible goods (food, beverages, candies, etc.) to the public are required to obtain a license.

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF TEMPORARY PERMIT?

A temporary permit is issued on site after conducting an inspection of the facility. The inspection is intended to check areas of concern as it pertains to food safety. General cleanliness, proper food storage and protection, good personal hygienic practices and proper food temperatures are of major concern during the inspection.

WHAT ARE THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS TO GET A TEMPORARY PERMIT?

Download the document Temporary Food Establishment Requirements, or visit our office at 2400 NW 36, Oklahoma City, 73112.

WHOSE RESPONSIBILITY IS IT TO NOTIFY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT OF A SPECIAL EVENT?

Traditionally the event organizer contacts the health department and provides all information needed at least one week prior to the event to ensure smooth inspection and licensing for all the vendors. In Oklahoma City, the event organizer must notify OCCHD 10 business days prior to the event with a complete list of vendors. Vendors should contact the event organizer to verify they are on the vendor list.

SPECIAL EVENT LICENSE FEES

Upon passing your inspection you will be issued a State Temporary Food Service License. The State temporary fee is $50 for the first day and $25 for each day thereafter per sales location with a maximum of 14 days. The maximum fee is $250. This fee is for each sales location.

To make a payment, there are several options:
You may access our online payment system here.

Payments can be also made with cash, check or money order made to the order of the OCCHD at the event.

The fee can be paid in person with cash, check or money order at the Food Safety & Environmental Health office at 2400 NW 36, Oklahoma City, 73112 two weeks prior to the event.

REFUNDS

OCCHD will refund prepaid fees for special event licensing if notification is received within 5 business days from the conclusion of the event. The notification must include the date of the event, the name of the event and the reason for the refund request.

If a refund request is not received within the specified time period, it will not be approved.

To apply for a refund, please email [email protected] or call (405) 425-4321 within 5 business days from the conclusion of the event. You will receive an acknowledgment of your request and your refund will be processed within 20 business days.