On July 1, 2008, local health departments across the state will begin collecting permit fees for temporary food establishments (TFE). Permit fees for all permitted food service operations, with some specified exceptions, have been mandated by N.C. General Statute 130A-248(d) since 1990.
This law currently sets a $75.00 fee for each permit issued.
As a condition for being exempted from many of the rules that apply to other food service establishments, TFE are permitted to operate no more than 15 days for each event. The permit fee is charged for each permit issued, and a new permit is issued for a TFE under the following situations:
- Change of location or special event
- Period of operation exceeds 15 days per calendar year (days do not have to be continuous)
- Change in operation, including food served or facilities
***Note: The material provided on this site is for informational purposes only. This does not include all the rules and regulations for each individual situation. Please contact Wilkes County Environmental Health at 336-651-7530 for detailed information specific to your event.