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- I am a grocery store and I would like to sample food inside my store. Do I need a temporary food permit?
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- I am going to buy bulk muffins and bagels at my local grocery store and sell them individually at an event. Do I need a temporary food permit?
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- Is there a food permit fee exemption for veterans as in California?
- Is there a reduced food permit fee for non-profits?
- Is there an annual permit to cover a full season for temporary foods?
- How far ahead of time must I purchase a Temporary Food Permit?
- Can I prepare the food for a Special Event ahead of time at an approved facility?
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I am a grocery store and I would like to sample food inside my store. Do I need a temporary food permit?
No. If a fixed facility (grocery store, restaurant, etc.) already has a permit through the Washoe County Health District (WCHD) Food Protection Program, and the food will be sampled inside the store, a temporary food permit is not required. If the establishment wishes to sample or sell food outside, a temporary food permit is required.
Last modified on 08/11/2016