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Temporary Food Stand Guidelines

Fair season is almost here!  Here are some reminders from the Kansas Department of Agriculture for serving food safely in licensed food stands.

  • Food prepared in private homes may not be used or offered.
  • All equipment needed for the intended operation must be on hand.
  • Food contact surfaces must be protected from contamination by consumers.
  • There must be separate areas for taking money and preparing food.
  • Dishwashing must include washing, rinsing and sanitizing equipment.
  • A handwashing facility must be available with hot/warm water, soap, and paper towels.
  • Only one raw, potentially hazardous food that requires onsite preparation or cooking can be made or served.

For 4-H food stands, see https://bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/pubs/MF3472.pdf

For more information, go to www.ksre.k-state.edu/foodsafety/topics/4h.html.

About Karen Blakeslee

The Rapid Response Center was formed in 1995 as a resource for Kansas State University Research & Extension Agents. Resource topics included Food Science, Human Nutrition, Food Service, Textiles, Home Care and other consumer topics. Since that time, the Center has grown to be of valuable assistance to Kansas State University Extension Specialists in those areas.