Cherokee County Health Department
593 North Main Street
Rusk, Texas 75785

Telephone No. (903) 683-4688 Fax No. (903) 683-4899

www.cchdtexas.org

 

TEMPORARY FOOD ESTABLISHMENT
GUIDELINES

 

Each temporary food establishment must operate in accordance with “single event or celebration” regulations.

These regulations are highlighted below.

 

 

§         Each temporary food establishment shall have a valid permit or certificate issued by the Health Department.

 

§         Each temporary food establishment shall designate a person in charge.

 

§         All food preparation must be conducted on-site or prepared at a kitchen which can be inspected.

 

§         Hot foods must be kept hot and cold foods kept cold.

 

§         Water fit for human consumption shall be provided.

 

§         Hand washing regulations must be followed.

 

§         Food contact surfaces must be sanitary.

 

§         Temporary food establishments shall control access.

 

 

Nonprofit operations with a 50l (C) exemption under the Internal Revenue Code and religious organizations meeting the definition of churches under Internal Revenue Code 170(b)(1)(A)(1) are exempted from a permit fee by law.

 

 

For a detailed explanation of these guidelines see the following pages or for answer to questions, please call the Cherokee County Health Department Sanitarian at 903-683-2990.

 

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