The Department of Environmental Health defines a "Temporary Food Facility" as a food facility operating out of temporary facilities approved by the enforcement officer at a fixed location for a period of time not to exceed 25 consecutive or nonconsecutive days in any 90-day period in conjunction with a community event.

• Temporary Food Facility Permit or Catered Event Permit Application (PDF - 1mb)*
• Temporary Events Sponsor Application (PDF - 478kb)*
• PocketGuide to Temporary Food Facility Operations English (PDF - 208kb)*  or  Spanish (PDF - 207kb)*
• List of Permitted Commissaries/Commercial Kitchens in Alameda County & Vicinity
• Food Safety Quiz for Temporary Event Operators (PDF - 649kb)*
• Temporary Event Booth Preinspection/Self Inspection Form (PDF - 95kb)*

• Requirements for Fee Exemption Request (PDF - 68kb)*
• Non-Profit Charitable Fee Exemption Request (PDF - 64kb)*
• Veteran's Fee Exemption Form (PDF - 228kb)*

For questions regarding the status of your temporary event permit or to ask a question about your application or event please submit an inquiry here.

Alameda County Department of Environmental Health
1131 Harbor Bay Parkway, Alameda, CA, 94502-6577

For questions, please refer first to the FAQ page for both Mobile Food Facilites and/or Temporary Events.