1. At a Public Health Office
2. Online at www.orfoodhandlers.com
3. Schedule a private class with an Environmental Health Specialist if you have 10 or more people.

Prepare ahead of time by completing the Complete Training Manual:
English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Russian, Vietnamese

If you have any additional questions call 541-278-6394

Public Health Offices:

Each person or organization that wishes to sell or give out food to the general public during a special event is required by Oregon law to obtain a temporary restaurant license. Every food booth must apply for a separate license for every event where food is served. This applies to any establishment operating temporarily in connection with any event where food is prepared or served to the public. Examples Are: Farmers Markets, Festivals, Concerts, Fairs, Circuses, Carnivals, & Flea Markets.

1. Temporary Restaurant Application Form
2. Temporary Restaurant Setup and Guidelines
3. Intermittent and Seasonal Plan Review
4. Benevolent Meal Site

More Information:

• Temporary Hand Wash Station (Español) available online soon. If needed, call 541-278-6394
• Information about Intermittent and Seasonal Plan Reviews
• Fact Sheet #16: Food Exempt from Licensing
• Fact Sheet #32: Prohibiting Bare hand Contact at Temporary Events for Exempt Operations
• Exempt Foods Agreement Form

All restaurants and food establishments must obtain a license and pass health inspections to assure that the establishment meets food sanitation standards. This applies to all restaurants and also bed & breakfasts.  Please contact us if there is a change in ownership or there are changes made to the menu items.  You must obtain a license and a plan review before opening a new restaurant or remodeling a restaurant.

• Food Service Plan Review Packet
• Food Service License Application in English or Spanish

A mobile food unit is any vehicle that is self-propelled, or can be pulled or pushed down a sidewalk, street or highway. Food may be prepared on this vehicle, and the vehicle is used to sell and dispense food to the public.

• Mobile units must be mobile at all times during operation.
• The unit must be on wheels.
• The unit, all operations and the equipment must be integral to the unit.

More Information:

• Mobile Unit Plan Review Packet in English & Spanish
• Food Service License Application in English & Spanish
• Mobile Food Unit Operation Guide
• Mobile Unit Playbook (From Multnomah County)
• Mobile Unit Playbook (From Multnomah County) - Español