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Temporary Food Facility Requirements

Last updated March 28, 2013 9:37:52 AM PDT
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See requirements for temporary and special event food service at UC San Diego.

  • A food permit is required for public events where food is sold or given away.

Temporary food facilities may be operated for a maximum of 10 days per quarter, with no more than 30 days per fiscal year (July 1 – June 30). Internal office potlucks and invitation only events are generally excluded from these requirements.

Apply for a permit and follow the food facility guidelines appropriate for your group:

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On-campus groups and student organizations

"On-campus" groups are based at UC San Diego.

1. Apply for a temporary food facility permit:

  • Send applications to:
    Jeff Eisert, Health & Safety Inspector
    E-mail: jeisert@ucsd.edu
    Mail Code: 0920
    Phone: (858) 534-5242

2. Follow these guidelines for obtaining, preparing, and storing food:

Off-campus commercial vendors

"Off-campus groups" are commercial businesses based off campus (i.e., restaurants, caterers, food trucks).

1. Apply for a temporary food facility permit:

  • Send applications to:
    Jeff Eisert, Health & Safety Inspector
    E-mail: jeisert@ucsd.edu
    Mail Code: 0920
    Phone: (858) 534-5242

2. Follow these guidelines for obtaining, preparing, and storing food:

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Questions? Contact Environment, Health & Safety, (858) 534-5242 or 534-7513.