Requirements for food vendors – public health hamilton

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Hamilton Public Health Services helps Event Organizers and vendors ensure safe food handling at Special Events in the City of Hamilton to reduce the risk of foodborne illness. Public Health Inspectors will inspect food vendors at the event for safe food preparation and handling.

• Vendors must comply with the Requirements for Food Vendors at Special Events and with all applicable sections of the Food Premises Regulation, under the Health Protection and Promotion Act, R.S.O., 1990.
• All food served at the event must be obtained from an approved and inspected source and prepared in an approved and inspected kitchen.
• Food vendors selling, giving food away or providing samples must complete the application form.
• Food vendors and food trucks must attach a copy of the kitchen’s most recent public health inspection report.
• If the food vendor/truck uses or rents a kitchen space to prepare food, the vendor must attach a letter from the owner of the kitchen space confirming that the food is prepared at that location. A copy of the kitchen’s most recent public health inspection report shall be included.

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Apply for food vendors at special events

Individuals or groups planning to organize or operate any event where the general public is invited and will consume food or beverages must notify Hamilton Public Health Services by completing and submitting the Application Forms at least 14 days prior to the event.

DOWNLOAD THE SPECIAL EVENT FOOD VENDOR APPLICATION https://www.hamilton.ca/sites/default/files/2024-01/venuesfacilitiesbookings_special-event-food-vendor-application-2024.pdf