Temporary Events

City of Milwaukee Health Department | Consumer Environmental Health Division
841 N. Broadway, Room 304 | Milwaukee, WI  53202 | (414) 286-3674 | FAX (414) 286-5164
Updated 02/25/09

 Important Requirements for operating a food service at a temporary event

• Food operations considered high risk will not be allowed to operate until inspected and the license issued.

• To prevent short-term closure of a food service, operators should make sure that safe food handling practices are implemented and followed. 

The Consumer Environmental Health staff looks forward to working with temporary event food vendors to assure a safe and successful festival season! Questions regarding festival food service should be directed to Health Department Consumer Environmental Health Staff at 414-286-3674, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.

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