Temporary Restaurant/Event Food Booth Information

Any person or organization that wishes to sell -or- give out food to the general public during an event is required by Oregon law to obtain a temporary restaurant license. Every food booth must apply for a separate license for every event where food is served.

This applies to any food establishment operating temporarily outside of their kitchen in connection with any event where food is prepared or served to the public.

Some typical examples are:

• Booths at a farmers markets/flea markets

• Festivals/County Fairs/Circuses/Carnivals

• Concerts/Food Competitions

• Non-profit events such as a fundraiser for a tax exempt 501c3 organization (eligible for reduced-cost for administrative fees)

*A license may not be needed for a private event (events that are invite only such as weddings or a birthday party), -or- if you are serving certain types of foods such as baked goods or candy. Contact the health department for clarification.*

How To Get A License:

Step 1: Choose a License

Single Event licenses are valid for the length of a single event or up to 30 days whichever comes first. Festivals or fundraisers are examples of when you would obtain a single event license.
Example: A 4th of July community fair or Cinco de Mayo festival.
Complete the Single Event License below to start this application process.

Intermittent licenses are valid for up to 30 days. It can span different events as long as the booth has the same menu, location, and amenities (water, sewage, etc.). An Operational Review is required prior to obtaining the license. In addition to the license fee, a fee may be charged for the Operational Plan Review, and for recheck inspections that result in a separate visit. This type of license would be appropriate for the county fairgrounds where different events happen each week.   Example: Same exact booth set-up for multiple different events all occurring at the Civic Center over 30 days. Complete the Intermittent and Seasonal License request form below to start the intermitted license application, once completed, an environmental health specialist will reach out to you with a plan review.

Seasonal licenses are valid for up to 90 days. The booth must have the same menu, location, and amenities. This license requires the same affiliated oversight organization for all of the events under this license. This license is appropriate for long-term events such as the farmer’s market and little league operations. An Operational Plan Review is required prior to obtaining the license. Complete the Intermittent and seasonal license request form below to start the intermitted license application, once completed, an environmental health specialist will reach out to you with a plan review.
Example: Serving food at the reoccurring Farmers Markets every Saturday for June, July, and August in the same park.

Step 2: Submit an Application

Submit a fully completed application and fee at least seven business days before your event. A health inspector will review your application and inspect your booth on the first day of the event.

Additional re-inspections -or- immediate closure can occur if serious public health issues are found and not corrected.

Once the form has been filed electronically, please continue to payment.