Food Service Definitions

Catering Food Service Establishment - A business involved in the sale or distribution of food and drink prepared in bulk in one geographic location for service in individual portions at another or which involves preparation and service of food on public or private premises not under the ownership or control of the operator of such services.

Itinerant Food Vending Establishment - A food vending business serving food or drink from any establishment or conveyance without a fixed location and with a connection to a water supply and sewage disposal system.

Farmers' Market Vendor Food Service/Sampling License

Temporary Food Service - Food that is offered to the public at temporary events such as festivals, fairs, and special events.


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