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Transient or Temporary Food Events

Licensing and permit payments are processed with the Department of Customer Service, located in the Clerk’s Office, Racine City Hall Room 103.

Environmental Health Division Office Hours: Tuesday, 8 – 10am; Wednesday, 2 – 4pm; or by appointment. Call 262-636-9203 to schedule.

Transient/Temporary Food Permitting and Inspecting

The Environmental Health Division issues Transient or Temporary Food Event permits to allow food service during limited-time events or celebrations, such as fairs, carnivals, circuses, or sporting events. These permits are issued to individuals or groups that operate a temporary food establishment.

Transient food establishment means a food establishment that operates at a fixed location for a period of no more than 14 consecutive days in conjunction with a single event.

Transient/Temporary Food Permit Process

If you are holding an event:

Contact the Environmental Health Division at 262-636-9203 to determine if your event requires a permit.
If so, complete and submit a copy of the Transient Food Service Permit Application.
Return the application along with all necessary fees (detailed on the application), to the Department of Customer Service, City Hall Room 103.
Non-Profit organization who provide proof of the organization’s 501(c)(3) status when applying may be exempt from permit fees.
All food handlers must complete the Temporary Event Food Service Class offered by the Environmental Health Division detailing proper food service. This class is free of charge and can be completed online. In-person courses can be provided upon request.

Review the Temporary Food Service Event Requirements. This booklet contains procedures for setting up food service areas, cooking and storing food, and sanitizing work/service areas. Being prepared will ensure that the permitting process, as well as the event, runs smoothly and safely.

Food Safety Class

The Environmental Health Division offers a Temporary Event Food Safety Class for those preparing, handling, or serving food at a temporary event that requires a permit (see above). This class can be completed online, at your own pace, by reviewing the six links below (each opens a PDF in a new window or tab) and completing the online quiz. Those who receive a quiz score of 80% or above will receive a Certificate of Completion via email. If you receive a score less than 80%, you will be contacted by the Public Health Department to review the missed question(s) prior to receiving a Certificate of Completion. You are allowed to retake the exam after re-reviewing the course material.

If special accommodations are necessary, an in-person class at the Environmental Health Division can be requested. In-person classes are offered at Racine City Hall, 730 Washington Avenue by appointment only. Interested individuals can call 262-636-9203 or email PublicHealth@cityofracine.org for availability, registration requests, and questions.