Serving Food to the Public at Events

Requirements for the Service of Food at Temporary Events

 

Many potential vendors are not aware that foods made available to the public – whether in restaurants or at temporary events like parades, fairs or festivals – are regulated statewide through N.J.A.C. 8:24 and the Town of Boonton Board of Health Code, Chapter 163.

 

A Temporary Retail Food License is required whenever: 

 

  • Food is sold to the public or distributed without charge
  • Food is offered via a brick-and-mortar establishment, like a restaurant or grocery store
  • Food is vended by a mobile establishment, like a catering or ice cream truck
  • Food is provided at temporary events like parades, carnivals or farmer’s markets
  • Food is fully prepared from fresh ingredients or pre-wrapped (i.e., sealed sodas, pre-packaged candies).

 

 

Like you, the Boonton Health Department wishes to keep the community safe.  We are here to answer your questions; a Temporary Retail Food License application can be found here or by contacting the Health Department:

 

Town of Boonton Health Department
in municipal partnership with

Town of Pequannok Health Department

53 Newark Pompton Turnpike
 Pompton Plains, NJ 07444

Telephone: 973-985-5700

 

Individuals or corporations found vending foods to the public without first having obtained a retail food license may be subject to summons and court action, so please…

 

When in doubt, reach out!