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Food Requirements

Serving Food on Campus

The only department that has the exclusive right to serve or sell food on campus is Food Services. This applies to food that is distributed for sale or at no charge, and food provided during events and meetings on campus. These rights are detailed in the Manual of Administrative Policies and Procedures (MAPP) - Use of University Building and Grounds - Section 16.0 - Exclusive Rights of Food Services (see MAPP - Food Services), and the Food Services Exclusivity Policy.

You must receive permission from Food Services and the Department of Risk Management and Sustainability if you are not planning to use Food Services at your event.

• Complete and submit a Food Waiver Form detailing your request at least 30 days in advance.
• This waiver must be approved by University Food Services and the Department of Risk Management and Sustainability.

If you are distributing or selling food to the public, you must also meet Fresno County Health Department requirements.

• Submit the required notification/application forms to the Fresno County Health Department within 2 weeks of the event
  • Community Event Food Organizer application
  • Community Event Food Vendor application (one per vendor or caterer)
• Meet all applicable Community Event Food Vendor requirements, including:
  • Handwashing
  • Warewashing (3-compartment sink)
  • Temporary food booth construction (walls & screens, ceiling and floors)

(See Community Event Food Vendor Requirements for all requirements)

Contact Lisa Kao with Environmental Health and Safety at 278-6910 for information and assistance.