Temporary Event Food Permit

Required by any operation that provides food to the public. Examples include tents, booths or trailers at festivals and street fairs as well as events such as business grand openings, fundraisers, pancake breakfasts, etc.

TERM: A continuous period of operation of 10 days or less at one location.

FEE: Per booth at an event. See 2012 Fee Schedule.pdf

RENEWABLE: No.

TRANSFERABLE: No.

CONTACT: Ellyn Golden, Environmental Health License Coordinator, (847) 866-2947 or egolden@cityofevanston.org

APPLICATION: 2012 Temporary Event Food Permit Application.pdf
IMPORTANT: Organizers of an event are responsible for collecting applications and fees from the food vendors and for submitting them to the Health Department at least 10 days prior to the event.

FOOD OPERATORS MAY NOT

use ice to hold potentially hazardous foods.
wash dishes or utensils during a temporary food event.
re-serve food.

FOOD OPERATORS MUST PROVIDE

a tent to protect the food service area and sneeze guards for food service areas accessible to patrons.
handwashing stations and a bucket to catch wastewater.
buckets for soaking and rinsing wiping cloths.
water from a commercial source in a commercially-sealed container.

WE RECOMMEND you contact the Health Department to discuss your menu. Review the checklist included in the application to make sure you can meet the setup and operational requirements.

Evanston City Code