The Hampton & Peninsula Health Districts’ Food Safety Team permits and inspects certain public establishments who prepare food for immediate service to the public.
Anyone selling or distributing food to the public must have a temporary food permit.
Permits and/or Plan Reviews are needed for:
- Foodservice Facilities
- Temporary Food Establishments
- Mobile Units, Pushcarts, and Trailers
- Change in Ownership
- Renovations or Changes in Operations
- Annual Renewals
Vendors that do not have a temporary food permit must complete a Temporary Food Establishment (TFE) permit application and submit the $40 fees to the Hampton & Peninsula Health Districts at least 10 business days prior to the event. Vendors selling food prepared at their home (including baked goods) must be approved and inspected by Virginia Department of Agriculture (VDACS) and submit a copy of the most recent VDACS inspection with their TFE application. In addition, as of July 1, 2018 any vendor who will be cooking raw animal foods such as hamburgers, chicken, and/or seafood, etc. or cooling of any time-temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have a Certified Food Protection Manager Certificate (CFPM) from one of the VDH approved courses prior to being issued a permit (link provided below).
Steps:
- Go to: https://www.statefoodsafety.com/
- Select the course you wish to take
- Enter VA for the state
- Enter Hampton & Peninsula Health Districts
For further information regarding:
- Approved Courses for Food Handler and the Certified Food Protection Manager Certificates
- Applying for a New Foodservice Facility Permit
- Applying for Foodservice Facility Permit When Ownership Changes
- Renewing Your Foodservice Facility Annual Permit
- Applying for Mobile Food Service Permit
- Temporary Events
- Virginia Foodservice Regulations
- Certified Food Protection Manager Certificate
- Exemptions to Virginia Food Regulations
- Application for Food Services Permit