If you would like to sell food at a special event you may need a temporary food establishment permit. Temporary Food Establishment (TFE) permits are issued to food and drink vendors that operate in conjunction with a fair, festival or other special event.
Examples of events that do not qualify for a TFE permit are yard sales, auctions, farmer's markets and flea markets. A TFE permit is good only for a specific event and expires at the end of the event.
Some vendors may be exempt from the North Carolina regulations requiring an operational permit to prepare and sell food or drink for pay. You may contact Moore County Environmental Health for questions regarding your menu and the associated requirements at 910-947-6283.
Vendors and Event Coordinators must submit an application for each event. Applications are due (with associated fee(s)) at least 15 days prior to the event.
Applications
- TFE Vendor Application (PDF)
- TFE Organizer Application (PDF)
- TFE Commissary Application (PDF)
- TFE Permit Exemption Form (PDF) (Online)
Useful Documents
- TFE Setup Guidance (PDF)
- Employee Health Reporting Agreement (PDF)
- Vomit & Diarrhea Clean-Up Plan (PDF)
- NC Rules Governing the Sanitation of Food Establishments (PDF)
- NC Food Code Manual (PDF)