Are you thinking about handing out ice cream or smoothies, or offering a pancake stack slathered in butter and syrup? You’ll need a Temporary Food Permit. To reduce the risk of foodborne illness on the playa, the Central Nevada Health District (CNHD) has food safety guidelines and permit requirements for camps serving food or beverages.
You must be permitted as a Temporary Food Establishment with CNHD if:
- You plan to share, give, or serve food or beverages to the general BRC population; or
- You will be serving food to more than 125 fellow campers in your camp
Note: If you have a communal kitchen shared by 125 or more campers but meals are prepared individually or in smaller quantities than for 125 persons, a permit is not required.
No matter what your camp size, we highly recommend you review the guidelines for safe food handling on the CNHD website:
Food Permit Application
Please visit CNHD’s website for the Temporary Food Permit Application and instructions. Please check this website regularly for updates about deadlines and obtaining your permit document. Questions may be directed to CNHD at HealthPermit@CentralNevadaHD.org or (775) 867-8181.