934AWI48-102 — Temporary Food Facilities

934AWI48-102 governs temporary food service facilities and food safety practices at intermittent or limited-period base activities.

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  • Publication number: 934AWI48-102
  • Title: TEMPORARY FOOD FACILITIES
  • Date: 2023-03-29

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It limits foods served in temporary facilities and sets requirements for food sourcing, preparation, temperature control, sanitation, and hygiene. It also assigns duties for event notification, food handler training, facility evaluation, and booth management.

Applies to: It applies to food service establishments, which operate intermittently or for limited periods of time in conjunction with base activities such as family day or other similar events.

Topics covered

  • Temporary food service facilities
  • Food safety practices
  • Food preparation
  • Food temperature control
  • Food handler training
  • Booth and food truck sanitation

Questions and answers

What foods are prohibited in temporary food facilities?

Foods with a high potential for becoming hazardous will not be permitted (e.g. cream filled pastries, custards, egg salad, and meat spread sandwiches). (paragraph 1)

What must organizations do before holding a temporary food event?

Contact the BEE office at 713-1608 or 713-1609 to provide the date and time of the temporary food event. (paragraph 2)

What must be assigned for a temporary food booth?

A booth supervisor/manager must be assigned for the temporary food booth(s). (paragraph 2)

Where must food, beverages, and other consumables come from?

All foods, beverages, and other consumables must be obtained from established food sources (example: Cub Food). (paragraph 2)

What temperature is required for foods cooked in quantities?

Items/products which are cooked in quantities (chili, soup, etc.) MUST be cooked to at least 165 o F for 15 seconds then be maintained over heat (140o F or above) at all times. (paragraph 2)

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