Temporary Food Events

Temporary Food Permits

To ensure public health and safety, all food and drink vendors must undergo inspection and licensing by the Health Department. They are required to adhere to the temporary food guidelines outlined below. 

Before beginning operations, a temporary food or drink permit must be obtained from the Health Department. The fee for a one-time permit for events lasting up to 14 days is $45, while a multiple-use permit valid for the entire calendar year costs $55. Not-for-profit organizations are exempt from fees for temporary food permits. 

If you are organizing an event or offering food and beverages to the public, please reach out to us at least two weeks before the event.


Temporary Food and/or Drink Booths-Mobile Food and/or Drink Units

The Woodford County Health Department requires all temporary food vendors be inspected and licensed, even if one's permanent facility holds an annual license. Anyone planning a temporary food event that is open to the public in Woodford County must contact WCHD two weeks before the event to schedule an open inspection. 

Submitting permit application and payment are two separate steps:

Step 1: To fully utilize fillable forms, most recent version of Adobe is required. Save completed form and email document to wchd@woodfordcountyil.gov. 

Step 2: Payment can be made by check, cash or card. Payment may be dropped off in-person, mailed, or paid online. 

Permit fees are non-refundable.
 

Note: Inspections for all of these food services are performed following the guidelines of Illinois State Rules and Regulations and Woodford County Ordinance. Licensing fees are based on the type of facility and level of complexity for food preparation, to be determined by WCHD staff.