How to Get a Temporary Food Permit

Step 1

Read through this handout to see how much permits cost and to determine your permit category.

Step 2

Apply and pay online or in person.  Fees are non-refundable.

Apply Online:

• Baked Goods and Low Risk Foods categories

• Limited, Non-Complex, and Complex Menu categories

Apply in Person:

Please bring all of your documents with you.

• Application

• Food Flow Form

• You may also need:

  • Commissary Kitchen Agreement (if you are making food at an approved kitchen but serving in another).

  • Itinerary (if you are vending at multiple events).

  • Wastewater Disposal Agreement (if you need to dispose of wastewater away from the vending location).

  • Restroom Agreement (if you need access to someone else’s restroom).

Step 3

We’ll notify you once you're approved. If you apply online and you haven’t heard from us, try checking your junk/spam email box for an email from noreply@skipthepaper.com.

Once You Have Your Temporary Food Permit

1. Follow these rules when operating.
   

2. Email us at food@kitsappublichealth.org if you cancel or change your hours of operation.
   

3. Post your permit when operating. It’s okay to start operating at your event before we arrive and give you your permit. Some permits will be mailed.
   

4. Reapply to change your menu.