Temporary Food Establishment License

You will need a temporary food license from the City if you are serving food at an event in Hopkins (City Code Section 600). The City Sanitarian will inspect your food stand on the days of the event.

License fee

$50

To apply for a license, return your completed Temporary Food Establishment License Application with the $50 fee and a copy of your state or county license or permit to City Hall.

Requirements of temporary food establishments

  • Practice good personal hygiene, wear clean garments and effective hair restraints/caps and conduct yourself as a professional food service worker.
  • Provide a hand wash station and wash hands thoroughly with soap, warm water and a fingernail brush prior to and frequently during handling food and food utensils.
  • Minimize direct hand contact with food by using scoops, utensils or plastic gloves.
  • Refrain from eating, drinking, and smoking while on food/beverage service duty.
  • Keep cold foods at 40°F or colder and hot foods at 150°F or hotter using approved equipment. Frequently check food temperatures with an accurate thermometer.
  • Protect food from contamination by covering and storing food and utensils off the ground. Consider foods/containers/utensils that fall on the ground contaminated and do not use.
  • Provide a canopy/tent to protect the food handling/service area.
  • Frequently wipe down work station/equipment with a sanitized wiping cloth.
  • Label detergents/sanitizers/other chemicals and store away from food/beverages/equipment.
  • Deposit and store garbage and trash in covered containers away from food/beverages/food equipment. Use insect sprays away from all food areas.
  • Dispose of all liquid wastes from food/beverage service into the sanitary sewer. Do not dump liquid wastes onto the ground or in the storm sewer.
  • Direct the customers to service counters and away from all food/beverage-handling areas.
  • Do not engage in food preparation or food service activities if you have a communicable disease, gastro-intestinal illness, sore throat or discharging wound.

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Contacts

  • City Clerk

    952-548-6304