https://www.healthvermont.gov/ en https://www.healthvermont.gov/environment/food-lodging-program/resources-license-holders <span property="dc:title" class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Resources for License Holders </span> <div property="content:encoded" class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"></div> <span rel="sioc:has_creator" class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span lang about="https://www.healthvermont.gov/users/vdhadmin" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype>vdhadmin</span></span> <span property="dc:date dc:created" content="2016-07-18T14:22:59+00:00" datatype="xsd:dateTime" class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2016-07-18T10:22:59-04:00" title="Monday, July 18, 2016 - 10:22" class="datetime">Mon, 07/18/2016 - 10:22</time> </span> Mon, 18 Jul 2016 14:22:59 +0000 vdhadmin 387 at https://www.healthvermont.gov https://www.healthvermont.gov/environment/food-lodging-program/home-based-food-licenses-and-exemptions <span property="dc:title" class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Home-Based Food Licenses and Exemptions</span> <div property="content:encoded" class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"></div> <span rel="sioc:has_creator" class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span lang about="https://www.healthvermont.gov/users/vdhadmin" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype>vdhadmin</span></span> <span property="dc:date dc:created" content="2016-07-18T14:22:59+00:00" datatype="xsd:dateTime" class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2016-07-18T10:22:59-04:00" title="Monday, July 18, 2016 - 10:22" class="datetime">Mon, 07/18/2016 - 10:22</time> </span> <div class="field field--name-field-additional-sections-main field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--body-html paragraph-id-9313 paragraph--view-mode--default boxed-blue" para-id="9313"> <div class="anchor-tag" id></div> <div class="para--inner"> <div class="field field--name-field-sideimage field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"><div class="media media--type-image media--view-mode-default"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://www.healthvermont.gov/sites/default/files/styles/default/public/image/adm-icons-announcement.png?itok=nzZTRtTj" width="86" height="86" alt typeof="foaf:Image" class="image-style-default"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>On July 1, the Health Department adopted the Manufactured Food Emergency Rule to align with Act 42 (2025). Act 42 changes the requirements for claiming a licensing exemption for certain types of small food processors. Read about the <a href="https://www.healthvermont.gov/sites/default/files/document/env-fl-food-manufacturing-licensing-exemptions.pdf" title="Food Manufacturing License Exemptions" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="e87ab25a-9365-4d4c-bf65-269a097f1465" data-entity-substitution="file">changes for license exempt food processors and cottage food operators</a>.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> Mon, 18 Jul 2016 14:22:59 +0000 vdhadmin 386 at https://www.healthvermont.gov https://www.healthvermont.gov/environment/food-lodging-program/temporary-food-service-establishments <span property="dc:title" class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Temporary Food Service Establishments </span> <div property="content:encoded" class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><h2>How to Get a Temporary Food Service License from the Health Department</h2><p><span class="highlighted">A temporary food&nbsp;service establishment&nbsp;is a food and/or beverage stand that is disassembled and moved from location to location.</span> The food stand must operate for no more than 14 days in any one location. If you plan to sell prepared food at a farmers market, fair or other special event, you may need to apply for this license.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><ol><li>Review the requirements for a temporary food service establishment.</li><li>Submit a complete application at least 15 days before the first event. </li><li>Make sure you have a separate license for any offsite preparation locations.</li><li>The license will be emailed to you after the application is reviewed and approved.</li><li>The license must be posted at the physical location.</li><li>Be prepared for an inspection at any event where you operate.</li></ol><p><strong>Please Note:</strong></p><ul><li>Applications and fees will not be accepted at events.</li><li>Incomplete applications will be returned.</li></ul><h3>Materials for You</h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.healthvermont.gov/file/4971">Temporary Food Stand Requirements</a></li><li><a href="https://www.healthvermont.gov/sites/default/files/documents/pdf/ENV_FL_TFSE%20Frequently%20Asked%20Questions.pdf" title="TFSE FAQs">Frequently asked questions for temporary food stands</a></li><li><a href="https://www.healthvermont.gov/sites/default/files/documents/pdf/ENV_FL_HandwashGuidance.pdf" title="Handwash Station Guidance">Handwash Station Guidance</a></li></ul><p class="btn button"><a href="https://vtdoh.safefoodinspection.com/Login.aspx">Apply Online</a> &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<a class="button-link" href="https://www.healthvermont.gov/file/4976">Print an Application</a></p></div> <span rel="sioc:has_creator" class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span lang about="https://www.healthvermont.gov/users/vdhadmin" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype>vdhadmin</span></span> <span property="dc:date dc:created" content="2016-07-18T14:22:59+00:00" datatype="xsd:dateTime" class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2016-07-18T10:22:59-04:00" title="Monday, July 18, 2016 - 10:22" class="datetime">Mon, 07/18/2016 - 10:22</time> </span> Mon, 18 Jul 2016 14:22:59 +0000 vdhadmin 385 at https://www.healthvermont.gov https://www.healthvermont.gov/environment/food-lodging-program/inspection-reports <span property="dc:title" class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Inspection Reports</span> <div property="content:encoded" class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><h2><a class="button-link" href="https://vtdoh.safefoodinspection.com/Inspection/PublicInspectionSearch.aspx">Go to Inspection Report Public Portal</a></h2> <p><a class="cue-to-action" href="https://www.healthvermont.gov/file/68326">Guide to Reading a Food Inspection Report</a></p> </div> <span rel="sioc:has_creator" class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span lang about="https://www.healthvermont.gov/users/vdhadmin" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype>vdhadmin</span></span> <span property="dc:date dc:created" content="2016-07-18T14:22:59+00:00" datatype="xsd:dateTime" class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2016-07-18T10:22:59-04:00" title="Monday, July 18, 2016 - 10:22" class="datetime">Mon, 07/18/2016 - 10:22</time> </span> Mon, 18 Jul 2016 14:22:59 +0000 vdhadmin 384 at https://www.healthvermont.gov https://www.healthvermont.gov/environment/food-lodging-program/lodging-establishments <span property="dc:title" class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Lodging Establishments</span> <div property="content:encoded" class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><h2>What You Need to Know About Getting a Lodging License</h2> <p><strong>You will need a lodging license if you are operating a lodging business like a hotel, motel, tourist home or B&amp;B that offers three or more guest rooms OR fewer units if you also prepare food. </strong></p> </div> <span rel="sioc:has_creator" class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span lang about="https://www.healthvermont.gov/users/vdhadmin" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype>vdhadmin</span></span> <span property="dc:date dc:created" content="2016-07-18T14:22:59+00:00" datatype="xsd:dateTime" class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2016-07-18T10:22:59-04:00" title="Monday, July 18, 2016 - 10:22" class="datetime">Mon, 07/18/2016 - 10:22</time> </span> Mon, 18 Jul 2016 14:22:59 +0000 vdhadmin 383 at https://www.healthvermont.gov https://www.healthvermont.gov/environment/food-lodging-program/food-processing-establishments <span property="dc:title" class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Food Processing Establishments</span> <div property="content:encoded" class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"></div> <span rel="sioc:has_creator" class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span lang about="https://www.healthvermont.gov/users/vdhadmin" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype>vdhadmin</span></span> <span property="dc:date dc:created" content="2016-07-18T14:22:59+00:00" datatype="xsd:dateTime" class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2016-07-18T10:22:59-04:00" title="Monday, July 18, 2016 - 10:22" class="datetime">Mon, 07/18/2016 - 10:22</time> </span> <div class="field field--name-field-additional-sections-main field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--body-html paragraph-id-9238 paragraph--view-mode--default boxed-blue" para-id="9238"> <div class="anchor-tag" id></div> <div class="para--inner"> <div class="field field--name-field-sideimage field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"><div class="media media--type-image media--view-mode-default"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://www.healthvermont.gov/sites/default/files/styles/default/public/2022-12/adm-icons-important.png?itok=u89U347z" width="85" height="100" alt="Important" typeof="foaf:Image" class="image-style-default"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(242, 245, 247);color:rgb(0, 51, 102);display:inline !important;float:none;font-family:&quot;Noto Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">On July 1, the Health Department adopted the Manufactured Food Emergency Rule to align with Act 42 (2025). Act 42 changes the requirements for claiming a licensing exemption for certain types of small food processors. Read about the </span><a class="ext" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(242, 245, 247);border-bottom-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 113, 161);font-family:&quot;Noto Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-skip-ink:auto;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;transition:color 150ms;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;" href="https://www.healthvermont.gov/sites/default/files/document/env-fl-food-manufacturing-licensing-exemptions.pdf" target="_blank" title="Food Manufacturing License Exemptions (opens in a new window)" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="e87ab25a-9365-4d4c-bf65-269a097f1465" data-entity-substitution="file" data-extlink>changes for license exempt food processors and cottage food operators</a><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(242, 245, 247);color:rgb(0, 51, 102);display:inline !important;float:none;font-family:&quot;Noto Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">.</span></p></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--body-html paragraph-id-9237 paragraph--view-mode--default" para-id="9237"> <div class="anchor-tag" id></div> <div class="para--inner"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><h2>What You Need to Know About Getting a Food Processing License</h2><p><strong>You will need a food processing license if you are operating a manufacturing facility to make products like salsa, sauce, salad dressing, coffee, beverages, snacks, candy, chocolate, condiments, jam and jelly, etc. Warehouses and distribution centers also need this type of license.</strong></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> Mon, 18 Jul 2016 14:22:59 +0000 vdhadmin 382 at https://www.healthvermont.gov https://www.healthvermont.gov/environment/food-lodging-program/retail-food-service-establishments <span property="dc:title" class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Retail Food Service Establishments</span> <div property="content:encoded" class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><h2>What You Need to Know About Getting a Retail Food License</h2> <p><strong>You will need a retail food license if you are operating a restaurant, commercial catering business, food truck, push cart, retail bakery, limited operation, seafood vending or shellfish reshipping/repacking business.</strong></p> </div> <span rel="sioc:has_creator" class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span lang about="https://www.healthvermont.gov/users/vdhadmin" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype>vdhadmin</span></span> <span property="dc:date dc:created" content="2016-07-18T14:22:59+00:00" datatype="xsd:dateTime" class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2016-07-18T10:22:59-04:00" title="Monday, July 18, 2016 - 10:22" class="datetime">Mon, 07/18/2016 - 10:22</time> </span> Mon, 18 Jul 2016 14:22:59 +0000 vdhadmin 381 at https://www.healthvermont.gov