Food: Temporary Food Establishments

Environmental Health Field Services issues permits for temporary food establishments. Temporary permits for operation up to 14 days per year. Applications must be submitted at least 10 days prior to the event. (If you are looking for non-temporary food establishment permits, please see the “Food Establishment” listing).

More Information

https://dhss.delaware.gov/dph/homepage/about/sections/hsp/licenses-and-permits/food-protection/temporary-food-establishment-requirements/

Department: Health and Social Services

Division: Public Health

Office: Environmental Health Field Services

Term

Applications are submitted by temporary food operators as needed for a maximum of 14 days of operation. Applications for a temporary food establishment must be submitted a minimum of 10 days prior to the date of the event.

Fee

None

Application Form

TFE Application Fillable

Applicable Laws

http://delcode.delaware.gov/title16/c001/sc02/

Applicable Rules and Regulations

https://dhss.delaware.gov/dph/homepage/about/regulations/#F

Contact

For questions about Temporary Food Establishments, please contact the Environmental Health Field Services office in your county:
New Castle: 302-283-7110 or DHSS_DPH_NCCEHS@delaware.gov
Kent: 302-744-1220 or DHSS_DPH_KCEHS@delaware.gov
Sussex: 302-933-3440 or DHSS_DPH_SCEHS@delaware.gov

Notice

This search covers most of the frequently requested licenses, certifications, registrations, and filings that the State of Delaware requires. However, this is not a fully exhaustive list of every possible requirement. Please consult with the appropriate state agencies to find out if there are additional requirements you must fulfill.