A: Yes, to cook, and sell food to the public at an outdoor single event (i.e. carnival, fair, festival, etc.) for no longer than 14 consecutive days in Saint Louis County, you would be considered a Temporary Food Establishment and will need a permit. First, obtain complete, and submit, the temporary food establishment application to the Department of Health. The fee for this application is $35 per event. The application and proper fees must be received by the Health Department at least 10 days prior to the event. Upon receipt, a Temporary Event Permit will be issued.
The application(s) and fees may be obtained and submitted to the Central office, or any of the satellite office locations:
CENTRAL OFFICE111 South Meramec,
Clayton, MO 63105
Phone: 314-615-8900 Fax: 314-615-8951
NORTH OFFICE21 Village Square
Hazelwood, MO 63042
Phone: 314-615-7469 Fax: 314-615-7439
SOUTH OFFICE
4562 Lemay Ferry Rd
St. Louis, Missouri 63129
Phone: 314-615-4027 Fax: 314-615-4008
WEST OFFICE74 Clarkson Wilson Center
Chesterfield, MO 63017
Phone: 314-615-0929 Fax: 314-615-0925
The application may also be obtained online: http://www.stlouisco.com/HealthandWellness/Health/TempFoodEstablishment
You will receive a permit prior to the event opening. The permit must be available at the event for review upon request. All events are subject to inspection by this department. An inspection may be required at the event site prior to opening.
Q: How do I contact the Health Department?
A: For more information on restaurant inspections, restaurant licensing, or food safety in general, please contact Saint Louis County Department of Health at 314-615-8900 or food.doh@stlouisco.com |
