CHAPTER 11. Temporary Food Facilities [114335. - 114363.]

Cal. Health and Safety Code - HSC 11.
in effect

Cal. Health and Safety Code - HSC § 114335. Section 114335.

(a) Temporary food facilities that operate at a swap meet are limited to only prepackaged nonpotentially hazardous food and whole uncut produce, and shall meet the applicable requirements in Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 113700) to Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 114250), inclusive, and Chapter 13 (commencing with Section 114380), unless specifically exempted from any of these provisions. (b) Temporary food facilities that operate at a community event shall meet the applicable requirements in Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 113700) to Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 114250), inclusive, and Chapter 13 (commencing with Section 114380), unless specifically exempted from any of these provisions. (c) Food facility requirements shall be determined by the enforcement agency based on the food service activity to be conducted, the type of food that is to be prepared or served, the length of the event, and the extent of food preparation that is to be conducted at a community event within a temporary food facility. (d) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), the enforcement agency may allow temporary food facilities at a swap meet, depending on the food service activity to be conducted, the type of food that is to be prepared or served, the duration of the swap meet, and the extent of food preparation that is to be conducted at the swap meet.

Cal. Health and Safety Code - HSC § 114337. Section 114337.

The name of the facility, city, state, ZIP Code, and name of the operator shall be legible and clearly visible to patrons. The facility name shall be in letters at least three inches high, and shall be of a color contrasting with the surface on which it is posted. Letters and numbers for the city, state, and ZIP Code, may not be less than one inch in height.

Cal. Health and Safety Code - HSC § 114339. Section 114339.

(a) No home canned or home processed foods shall be permitted within a temporary food facility. (b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), nonpotentially hazardous beverages and baked goods may be offered for sale, sold, or given away by a nonprofit charitable organization or by an established club or organization that operates under the authorization of a school or educational facility for fundraising purposes at community events.

Cal. Health and Safety Code - HSC § 114341. Section 114341.

(a) Notwithstanding Section 113984, all food preparation at a community event shall be conducted within the temporary food facility or other approved food facility. (b) Barbecues, grills or other equipment approved for outdoor cooking may be located adjacent to the temporary food facility if local building and fire codes prohibit cooking inside the temporary food facility. (c) Grills and barbecues or other approved cooking equipment shall be separated from public access by using ropes or other approved methods to prevent contamination of the food and injury to the public.

Cal. Health and Safety Code - HSC § 114343. Section 114343.

(a) Except as otherwise provided in Section 113996, during operating hours of the temporary food facility, potentially hazardous food may be held at a temperature not to exceed 45°F for up to 12 hours in any 24-hour period. (b) At the end of the operating day, potentially hazardous food that is held at 45°F shall be destroyed in a manner approved by the enforcement agency. (c) At the end of the operating day, potentially hazardous food that is held at or above 135°F shall be destroyed in a manner approved by the enforcement officer.

Cal. Health and Safety Code - HSC § 114345. Section 114345.

Temporary food facilities may include a staffed counter that serves hot and cold beverages and ice that are not potentially hazardous food and that are dispensed from approved bulk dispensing units.

Cal. Health and Safety Code - HSC § 114347. Section 114347.

Temporary food facilities that handle nonprepackaged food shall provide floors constructed of concrete, asphalt, tight wood, or other similar cleanable material kept in good repair.

Cal. Health and Safety Code - HSC § 114349. Section 114349.

(a) Temporary food facilities shall be equipped with overhead protection for all food preparation, food storage, and warewashing areas. Overhead protection shall be made of wood, canvas, or other materials that protect the facility from precipitation, dust, bird and insect droppings, and other contaminants. (b) Temporary food facilities that handle nonprepackaged food shall also protect food from contamination in one of the following ways: (1) Enclosure of the food facility with 16 mesh per square inch screens. (2) Limiting display and handling of nonprepackaged food in food compartments. (3) Other alternative, effective means approved by the enforcement officer. (c) Notwithstanding Section 113984, this section does not apply to temporary food facilities that are approved for limited food preparation if flying insects, vermin, birds, and other pests are absent due to the location of the facility or other limiting conditions.

Cal. Health and Safety Code - HSC § 114351. Section 114351.

(a) Notwithstanding Section 114095, a warewashing sink may be shared by no more than four temporary food facilities that handle nonprepackaged food if the sink is centrally located and is adjacent to the sharing facilities. (b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), based on the number and types of utensils used, the local enforcement agency may allow up to eight temporary food facilities to share a warewashing sink when easily accessible and located within 100 feet of each temporary food facility. (c) Based on local environmental conditions, location, and similar factors, the local enforcement agency may, in lieu of a warewashing sink, allow a temporary food facility operating no more than four hours per day at a single event to provide an adequate supply of utensils and spare utensils when they have been properly washed and sanitized at an approved food facility and are stored and kept free of becoming soiled or contaminated.

Cal. Health and Safety Code - HSC § 114353. Section 114353.

(a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), a temporary food facility shall provide only single-use articles for use by the consumer. (b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), based on local environmental conditions, location, and similar factors, including the type and number of utensils, as defined in Section 113934, the volume and storage of potable water for warewashing, as defined in Section 113940, and waste water capacity, storage, and disposal, the local enforcement agency may allow a temporary food facility to use multiuse utensils that have been properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized pursuant to Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 114095), as applicable, at an approved food facility and are kept free of becoming soiled or contaminated.

Cal. Health and Safety Code - HSC § 114354. Section 114354.

(a) Food-related and utensil-related equipment used in conjunction with a temporary food facility shall be approved by the enforcement agency. (b) Cold and hot holding equipment shall be provided to insure proper temperature control during transportation, storage, and operation of the temporary food facility. (c) Equipment shall be located and installed to prevent food contamination.

Cal. Health and Safety Code - HSC § 114356. Section 114356.

(a) Notwithstanding Section 114047, during periods of operation, supplies and nonpotentially hazardous food, in unopened containers may be stored adjacent to the temporary food facility or in unopened containers in an approved nearby temporary storage unit. An “unopened container” means a factory sealed container that has not been previously opened and that is suitably constructed to be resistant to contamination from moisture, dust, insects, and rodents. (b) During periods of inoperation, food shall be stored within a fully enclosed temporary food facility, within a permanent food facility or other facility approved by the enforcement agency, or in approved food compartments where the food is protected at all times from contamination, exposure to the elements, ingress of rodents and other vermin, and temperature abuse.

Cal. Health and Safety Code - HSC § 114358. Section 114358.

(a) Notwithstanding Section 113953, handwashing facilities for temporary food facilities that operate for three days or less may include a container capable of providing a continuous stream of water from an approved source that leaves both hands free to allow vigorous rubbing with soap and warm water for 10 to 15 seconds, inclusive. (b) Temporary food facilities that handle only prepackaged food and comply with Section 113952 shall not be required to provide a handwashing facility, except as required in Section 114359. (c) A catch basin shall be provided to collect wastewater, and the wastewater shall be properly disposed of according to Section 114197. (d) Handwashing facilities shall be equipped with handwashing cleanser and single-use sanitary towels. (e) A separate receptacle shall be available for towel waste.

Cal. Health and Safety Code - HSC § 114359. Section 114359.

(a) At least one toilet facility for each 15 employees shall be provided within 200 feet of each temporary food facility. (b) Each toilet facility shall be provided with approved handwashing facilities.

Cal. Health and Safety Code - HSC § 114363. Section 114363.

Based upon local environmental conditions, location, and other similar factors, the enforcement officer may establish additional structural or operational requirements, or both, as necessary to ensure that foods are of a safe and sanitary quality.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026

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