Harambee Food Vendor Guidelines
Directly from the City of Dallas Office of Special Events website
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A Temporary Food Service Establishment means a food product establishment that operates at a fixed location for a limited period (up to 14 consecutive days) in conjunction with a single event or celebration. For additional information, contact the Consumer Health Division between 8 a.m. - noon and 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. at (214) 670-8083.
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The applicant must ensure each food and beverage vendor on the submitted vendor list has current food permits issued by the Department of Code Compliance – Consumer Health. Consumer Health Permits are now available through a contactless permitting system. Applicants must apply no later than 5 business days before the event or they will be locked out, and require the following documentation:
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Invite letters, email, or memos from the event stating vendors are invited to be at event.
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Supporting documents for where the food is prepared
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Menu (limited to 6 times/temperature-controlled foods)
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Fee (credit/debit cards online only)
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To apply for Temporary Food Service Establishment Permit, please visit https://dallascityhall.com/departments/codecompliance/consumer-health/Pages/temporary-food-events.aspx or call (214) 670-8083.
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Ensure all food and beverages are served in recyclable containers – glass is prohibited.
Ensure vendors that will be using liquid propane gas obtain the correct LP-Gas Portable Cooking Permit from Dallas Fire Rescue - 214-670-4319.
Food Trucks with current City of Dallas Mobile Food Unit permits must provide a copy of the valid permit to the event organizer.
The event organizer must maintain copies of all permits, and they must be on hand and available for review upon request.
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