Health Department Information

Exhibitors intending to sell or sample food or drink of any kind must obtain a Placer County Temporary Food Facility Authorization Letter and pay the associated fee prior to the Home Show:

1. Fill out a Temporary Food Facility Vendor Authorization Form and submit, along with a valid copy of your valid Food Handler’s Card to tempfoods@placer.ca.gov

2. After your application has been processed, you will receive an email with an invoice and payment link. Payments can be made by credit card or e-check.

   -Pre-packaged goods & samples (i.e. beef jerky, olive oil, spices) - $114

   -Cooked and prepared goods from raw meat or potentially hazardous ingredients - $236

   -*Fee waiver: Veterans, Current Placer County Food Permit holders, 501c organizations (see TFF Vendor Authorization Form for details)

3. Once your application and payment is complete, you will receive an Authorization Letter. This Authorization Letter, along with a Self-Inspection Checklist need to be posted in your booth for the entire duration of the Home Show.

4. Additional documents: Temporary Food Facility Frequently Asked Questions, Retail Food Sampling Guideline, Hand Washing Station Guidelines

If you have questions or concerns, please contact Vhea Poppe at the Placer County Health Department

(530) 745-2351 / vpoppe@placer.ca.gov