Special Event Food Stand
Food, Pools, and Lodging Services (FPLS)

• Special Event Food Stand (PDF)
  • Miiska Cuntada ee Munaasabada Qaaska ah (Somali) (PDF)
  • Puestos de Comida para Eventos Especiales (Spanish) (PDF)
  Owners and operators of special event food stands (SEFS) must meet licensing and food safety requirements to get their business started. This fact sheet helps them understand these requirements. It promotes safe operation of the SEFS and reduces the risk of foodborne illness.

• Licensing Jurisdiction
  Food and beverage establishments in Minnesota are licensed by different agencies. The establishment's menu and location of operation determines which agency is responsible for licensing.

• Special Event Food Stand Checklist (PDF)
  • Liistada hubinta Miiska Cuntada ee Munaasabada Qaaska ah (Somali) (PDF)
  • Lista de Verificación de Puestos de Comida para Eventos Especiales (Spanish) (PDF)
  SEFS must meet requirement of the Minnesota food code, and are inspected at events. To prepare for your inspection, use this checklist as a self-inspection.