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ABOUT QVHD

COMMUNITY

ENVIRONMENTAL
- Private Well Water
- Food Protection Program
- Subsurface SewageDisposal (Septic)
- Adding an Addition
- Cosmetology Shops
- Water Conservation
- Asbestos
- Arsenic and Playscapes
- Lead
- Livestock and Manure
- Mold
- Radon
- Tools for Schools

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

MOM'S CLINIC

RESOURCES

Minimum sanitation requirements for outdoor
temporary food service facilities:

CHECK LIST

  • All food must be from an approved source, wholesome and non-adulterated. NO HOME CANNED FOOD IS TO BE SOLD OR GIVEN AWAY NOR ANY OTHER TYPE OF FOOD PREPARED AT HOME.
     

  • Thermometers to measure hot and cold holding temperatures of food shall be on-site at all times.
     

  • Food in transport and storage must be free from contamination and maintained at the following proper temperatures:
     

  • COLD Holding = 45oF / HOT Holding = 140oF / REHEATING = 165oF
     

  • No unwrapped/unprotected food shall be displayed or available for customer self service.
     

  • Condiments shall be contained within single service packets or pump/squeeze type containers.
     

  • All food and equipment shall be stored a minimum of eighteen inches (18") off the ground surface. Equipment that is very large and heavy may be stored on a covered ground surface.
     

  • Smoking is prohibited in the food service and preparation areas.
     

  • Non-absorbent, smooth, easily cleanable work surfaces must be provided.
     

  • Each booth is required to have separate handwashing facilities consisting of the following:

    • A water jug, with a spigot, containing potable quality water

    • Hand soap

    • A supply of disposable towels

    • A refuse container

    • A waste water bucket
       

  • A separate dishwashing water bucket with a clear water rinse for utensil washing and general counter cleaning.
     

  • All premises and equipment shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition at all times.
     

  • Adequate refrigeration facilities to accommodate the volume of food which is planned.
     

  • If shellfish are to be sold at a booth, the identifying shellfish source tags must be available at the booth at the time of the inspection and duration of the event. The shellfish must be kept refrigerated or on self draining ice, with a waste bucket below.
     

  • A leakproof covered container for grease and oil waste is required and must be carted away and properly disposed of each night.
     

  • Overhead protection of all food prep and cooking surfaces required.
     

  • A log sheet of all workers and volunteers shall be kept posted in booth and mailed to QVHD at the completion of the event.


Application for a temporary food service license and appropriate fee must be received by QVHD at least two (2) weeks prior to the commencement of the event.

At the time of the opening/passing inspection, a license will be issued to the operator of the booth.

Late fees will be applied is deadlines are not met.


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Quinnipiack Valley Health District
1151 Hartford Turnpike
North Haven, CT 06473

Phone. (203) 248-4528
Fax. (203) 248-6671
E-Mail. info@qvhd.org


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