Annual Temporary Food Establishment License

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An Annual Temporary Food Establishment License is an annual license that is valid for the entire state of Iowa. Persons who operate simultaneously at more than one event within the state are required to have a separate license for each food stand. Annual Temporary Food License applications that are not received, processed, and approved prior to operating will require a single event temporary food license until the annual license is approved and issued. An Annual Temporary Event License covers both events and Farmer’s Markets throughout the state. We do ask for 30 day processing time for this application, and that you list your primary county of operation.

Code Citation Iowa Code Chapter 137F

Who Applies A vendor who participates at multiple events throughout the year and farmers markets.

When To Apply Applications must be received at least 30 days prior to the first event at which the vendor intends to operate.

Initial Requirements All regulatory requirements must be met before a license is issued.

Duration License is good for one year from the date issued, per vendor. Also, vendors who operate simultaneously at more than one event are required to have a separate license for each food stand.

Processing Time 30 days.

Fee Structure License: $200.

Renewal Requirements Renewal applications and fees must be received prior to the expiration date.

Exam Does not apply.

Additional Information Online applications and renewals are preferred, and are processed faster than paper applications. Renewals can be submitted up to 60 days prior to the license expiration date.