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The Department of Public Health for Bloomingdale, Boonton, Florham Park, Kinnelon, Pequannock, and Riverdale has released an information packet for organizers planning temporary food events. This document details the application process and requirements for operating such events, focusing on health and safety compliance for temporary food facilities (TFFs). Event organizers are responsible for completing the 'Temporary Event Organizer Packet,' identifying and confirming participating food vendors, distributing and collecting necessary vendor applications, and ensuring all forms are submitted to the Health Department at least two weeks prior to the event. They must also ensure vendors have access to essential facilities like water, waste disposal, and restrooms. Each TFF vendor must obtain a separate permit, and organizers are accountable for vendor compliance. The packet includes contact information for various health inspectors to address questions related to temporary events.

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--- Document: Temporary Event Requirements Information Packet Document ---
Department of Public Health 
Serving:  Bloomingdale • Boonton • Florham Park 
Kinnelon • Pequannock • Riverdale 
 
530 NEWARK-POMPTON TURNPIKE 
POMPTON PLAINS, N.J. 07444-1799 
Tel: (973) 835-5700 • Fax: (973) 835-4328 
 
 
Email: health@peqtwp.org  
 
EVENT ORGANIZERS 
APPLICATION TO OPERATE A TEMPORARY EVENT 
 
For Temporary Food Event Permit Packets please go to www.peqtwp.org > Departments > Health > 
Food Safety > Temporary Applications or contact our office. 
 
Application Submission: 
 
1. Read the “Temporary Food Event Permit Packet” which needs to be submitted by all vendors. 
2. Complete the “Temporary Event Organizer Packet” 
3. Identify and confirm each temporary food vendor participating in your event. 
4. Distribute and collect all required temporary food vendor Applications and Temporary Food 
Event Permit Packets. 
5. Ensure all forms are legible and complete. 
6. Submit your Temporary Food Event Permit Packet, Temporary Food Vendor Applications and 
Temporary Food Event Permit Packets to the Health Department at least two (2) weeks prior 
to your event to: 
Township of Pequannock Health Department 
530 Newark Pompton Turnpike 
Pompton Plains, N.J. 07444 
 
Please feel free to contact our office: 
. 
 
 
Inspector 
Phone  
Email  
Towns Served 
Cathy Cappuccia, REHS 
Gina McConeghy, REHS 
Antonino Intili, REHS 
Tim Zachok, Senior REHS 
 
973-835-5700 x112 
973-835-5700 x166 
973-835-5700 x197 
973-835-5700 x197 
 
FAX:973-835-4328 
ccappuccia@peqtwp.org 
gmcconeghy@peqtwp.org 
aintili@peqtwp.org 
tzachok@peqtwp.org 
Bloomingdale 
Boonton 
Florham Park 
Kinnelon 
Pequannock 
Riverdale 


Temporary Event Organizer 3 
 
Z:\Retail Food Program\Food License Applications\Temporary Event Applications\Temporary Event Organizer Information 
Packet.docx 
 
TEMPORARY FOOD FACILITY EVENT ORGANIZER APPLICATION 
 
 
Name of Event: 
 
 
 
 
 
Date(s): 
 
 
 
 
 
Event Location: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Time of Setup: 
 
 
 
 
 
Hours of Operation:  
 
 
 
Event Organizer Name: 
 
 
 
 
Cell Phone: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Address: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Email Address: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Please complete: 
1. Number of food booths expected to participate:  
 
 
 
 
 
 
2. Have all food vendors been advised of the Health Department requirements for participating 
in this event? 
Yes/No 
 
3. Will electricity be provided for the food booths? 
 
4. Will equipment/utensil washing facilities be provided for food booth operators?
 
Yes/No 
 
5. Are restroom facilities available? Yes/No 
Location: 
 
 
 
 
 
6. Drinking water source: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
7. How will waste water be disposed: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8. Describe garbage/trash disposal (including frequency of pick-up): 
 
 
 
 
 
9. Will there be animal rides provided? 
 
Yes/No 
 
If yes, they must be located in an area away from food booths or as otherwise directed by the 
Registered Environmental Health Specialist. 
 
 
X 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Applicant/Organizer (Signature) 
 
 
 
Date 
 
X 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Department Approval (Signature) 
 
 
 
Date 
 
 
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FOOD VENDOR LIST  
 
Event:  
 
 
 
Organizer: 
 
 
 
Phone #: 
 
 
 
Event Location: 
 
 
 
 
Event Date(s):  
 
 
 
 
 
NAME OF BOOTH 
& 
FOOD TYPE 
PERSON IN 
CHARGE 
(Name, Address & 
Phone) 
MENU ITEMS 
List Major Menu 
Items 
BUSINESS TYPE 
Non-Profit or 
Licensed Business & 
TFF Permit Number* 
Vendor: 
 
 
Circle if applicable: 
Pre-Packaged Only/ Open 
Food 
Name: 
 
Address: 
 
Phone: 
 
Circle one: 
Nonprofit / Licensed 
Business  
 
TFF Permit # 
 
Vendor: 
 
 
 
Circle if applicable: 
Pre-Packaged Only/ Open 
Food 
Name: 
 
Address: 
 
Phone: 
 
Circle one: 
Nonprofit / Licensed 
Business  
 
TFF Permit # 
 
Vendor: 
 
 
 
Circle if applicable: 
Pre-Packaged Only/ Open 
Food 
Name: 
 
Address: 
 
Phone: 
 
Circle one: 
Nonprofit / Licensed 
Business  
 
TFF Permit # 
 
Vendor: 
 
 
 
Circle if applicable: 
Pre-Packaged Only/ Open 
Food 
Name: 
 
Address: 
 
Phone: 
 
Circle one: 
Nonprofit / Licensed 
Business  
 
TFF Permit # 
 
Vendor: 
 
 
 
Circle if applicable: 
Pre-Packaged Only/ Open 
Food 
Name: 
 
Address: 
 
Phone: 
 
Circle one: 
Nonprofit / Licensed 
Business  
 
TFF Permit # 
 
Vendor: 
 
 
 
Circle if applicable: 
Pre-Packaged Only/ Open 
Food 
Name: 
 
Address: 
 
Phone: 
 
Circle one: 
Nonprofit / Licensed 
Business  
 
TFF Permit # 
 
 
Choose One
Choose One
Choose One
Choose One
Choose One
Choose One
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Temporary Event Organizer 1 
 
Z:\Retail Food Program\Food License Applications\Temporary Event Applications\Temporary Event Organizer Information 
Packet.docx 
 
TEMPORARY FOOD FACILITY 
EVENT ORGANIZER APPLICATION PACKET 
 
This packet outlines steps for event Organizers and participating food vendors to follow when 
applying for a Temporary Food Facility (TFF) permit in Bloomingdale, Florham Park, Kinnelon, 
Pequannock and Riverdale.  Follow all instructions carefully and ensure all forms are completed 
before submitting to the Health Department office. 
 
Who must have a TFF Vendor Permit?  Any person or organization that stores, prepares, 
packages, serves, vends, or otherwise provides food or beverage for human consumption at the 
retail level, regardless of whether there is a charge for the food, operating in a fixed location at 
an approved community event.  Examples of a community event include street fairs and festivals, 
musical and artistic presentations, sports events, ethnic celebrations, trade shows and product 
introductions involving food.  This applies to all retail food and beverage, including prepackaged 
items like chips or candy bars and soft drinks, etc. 
 
Permit fees are required of all event food facility vendors.  Nonprofit charitable organizations 
must submit proof of non-profit status (Federal IRS 501(c)3 is the standard letter.)  Paperwork 
must be submitted to qualify for fee exemption.  If the event organizer is paying licensing fees 
each TFF owner/operator must complete the TEMPORARY FOOD EVENT PERMIT 
PACKET.   
 
Event Organizers are responsible for ensuring that all vendors have adequate access to a safe 
water supply, 3-compartment sink with hot/cold water, trash and wastewater disposal and 
restrooms.  Vendors found operating without valid permits will be closed until the fees are paid 
to the Health Department.  All vendors selling unpackaged foods must have an approved 
handwashing station.   
 
Please allow 10 business days to process the applications for most events.  The Event Organizers 
are the key contacts for our department and are held responsible for vendor compliance with the 
applicable regulations.  
 
We hope your event is successful and we thank you for your cooperation.  If you have further 
questions please call (973) 835- 5700 x166. 
 
 
 
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Temporary Event Organizer 2 
 
Z:\Retail Food Program\Food License Applications\Temporary Event Applications\Temporary Event Organizer Information 
Packet.docx 
 
TEMPORARY FOOD FACILITY EVENT ORGANIZER RESPONSIBILITIES 
 
1. Maintain an open line of communication and work closely with the Health Department to 
assure a safe and successful event.  
 
2. Be familiar with your vendor operations and know the Temporary Food Facility rules and 
guidelines, including key food safety practices. 
 
3. Provide the Health Department with the following (please submit at least 10 business 
days prior to the event): 
a. Completed Temporary Food Facility Event Organizer Application 
b. Food Vendor List including: 
i. Name of Vendor 
ii. Name, address and phone number of person in charge 
iii. Food type and menu items  
iv. Business type & License Number  
 
c. Site Map including the location of: 
i. Each food booth  
ii. Potable and non-potable water supply 
iii. Waste water disposal 
iv. Trash dumpsters  
v. Refrigerated trucks (if applicable) 
vi. Warewashing sinks 
vii. Handwashing facilities 
viii. Restrooms  
 
 
4. Provide all food vendors with an Application for Temporary Food Event Permit Packet 
and notify applicants that they must return applications to the Health Department no later 
than 10 business days prior to the event.  Each vendor is considered an independent 
Temporary Food Facility and must apply for and obtain a separate permit.  The event 
Organizer is responsible for ensuring that all participating TFF’s are permitted.  
 
5. Food vendors without valid permits will not be allowed to operate. 
 
 
QUESTIONS 
If you have questions regarding Temporary Events, contact the appropriate inspector: 
 
Inspector 
Phone  
Email  
Towns Served 
Cathy Cappuccia, REHS 
Gina McConeghy, REHS 
Tim Zachok, Senior REHS 
 
973-835-5700 x112 
973-835-5700 x166 
973-835-5700 x197 
 
ccappuccia@peqtwp.org 
gmcconeghy@peqtwp.org 
tzachok@peqtwp.org 
 
Bloomingdale 
Florham Park 
Kinnelon 
Pequannock 
Riverdale 
 
 
Antonino Intili Jr., REHS
Bloomingdale
Boonton
Florham Park
Kinnelon
Pequannock
Riverdale
973-838-5700 x197
tzachok@peqtwp.org
aintili@peqtwp.org
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Department of Public Health 
Serving:  Bloomingdale • Boonton • Florham Park 
Kinnelon • Pequannock • Riverdale 
 
530 NEWARK-POMPTON TURNPIKE 
POMPTON PLAINS, N.J. 07444-1799 
Tel: (973) 835-5700 • Fax: (973) 835-4328 
 
 
Email: health@peqtwp.org  
 
EVENT ORGANIZERS 
APPLICATION TO OPERATE A TEMPORARY EVENT 
 
For Temporary Food Event Permit Packets please go to www.peqtwp.org > Departments > Health > 
Food Safety > Temporary Applications or contact our office. 
 
Application Submission: 
 
1. Read the “Temporary Food Event Permit Packet” which needs to be submitted by all vendors. 
2. Complete the “Temporary Event Organizer Packet” 
3. Identify and confirm each temporary food vendor participating in your event. 
4. Distribute and collect all required temporary food vendor Applications and Temporary Food 
Event Permit Packets. 
5. Ensure all forms are legible and complete. 
6. Submit your Temporary Food Event Permit Packet, Temporary Food Vendor Applications and 
Temporary Food Event Permit Packets to the Health Department at least two (2) weeks prior 
to your event to: 
Township of Pequannock Health Department 
530 Newark Pompton Turnpike 
Pompton Plains, N.J. 07444 
 
Please feel free to contact our office: 
. 
 
 
Inspector 
Phone  
Email  
Towns Served 
Cathy Cappuccia, REHS 
Gina McConeghy, REHS 
Antonino Intili, REHS 
Tim Zachok, Senior REHS 
 
973-835-5700 x112 
973-835-5700 x166 
973-835-5700 x197 
973-835-5700 x197 
 
FAX:973-835-4328 
ccappuccia@peqtwp.org 
gmcconeghy@peqtwp.org 
aintili@peqtwp.org 
tzachok@peqtwp.org 
Bloomingdale 
Boonton 
Florham Park 
Kinnelon 
Pequannock 
Riverdale 


Temporary Event Organizer 3 
 
Z:\Retail Food Program\Food License Applications\Temporary Event Applications\Temporary Event Organizer Information 
Packet.docx 
 
TEMPORARY FOOD FACILITY EVENT ORGANIZER APPLICATION 
 
 
Name of Event: 
 
 
 
 
 
Date(s): 
 
 
 
 
 
Event Location: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Time of Setup: 
 
 
 
 
 
Hours of Operation:  
 
 
 
Event Organizer Name: 
 
 
 
 
Cell Phone: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Address: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Email Address: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Please complete: 
1. Number of food booths expected to participate:  
 
 
 
 
 
 
2. Have all food vendors been advised of the Health Department requirements for participating 
in this event? 
Yes/No 
 
3. Will electricity be provided for the food booths? 
 
4. Will equipment/utensil washing facilities be provided for food booth operators?
 
Yes/No 
 
5. Are restroom facilities available? Yes/No 
Location: 
 
 
 
 
 
6. Drinking water source: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
7. How will waste water be disposed: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8. Describe garbage/trash disposal (including frequency of pick-up): 
 
 
 
 
 
9. Will there be animal rides provided? 
 
Yes/No 
 
If yes, they must be located in an area away from food booths or as otherwise directed by the 
Registered Environmental Health Specialist. 
 
 
X 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Applicant/Organizer (Signature) 
 
 
 
Date 
 
X 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Department Approval (Signature) 
 
 
 
Date 
 
 
1


Temporary Event Organizer 4 
 
Z:\Retail Food Program\Food License Applications\Temporary Event Applications\Temporary Event Organizer Information 
Packet.docx 
 
FOOD VENDOR LIST  
 
Event:  
 
 
 
Organizer: 
 
 
 
Phone #: 
 
 
 
Event Location: 
 
 
 
 
Event Date(s):  
 
 
 
 
 
NAME OF BOOTH 
& 
FOOD TYPE 
PERSON IN 
CHARGE 
(Name, Address & 
Phone) 
MENU ITEMS 
List Major Menu 
Items 
BUSINESS TYPE 
Non-Profit or 
Licensed Business & 
TFF Permit Number* 
Vendor: 
 
 
Circle if applicable: 
Pre-Packaged Only/ Open 
Food 
Name: 
 
Address: 
 
Phone: 
 
Circle one: 
Nonprofit / Licensed 
Business  
 
TFF Permit # 
 
Vendor: 
 
 
 
Circle if applicable: 
Pre-Packaged Only/ Open 
Food 
Name: 
 
Address: 
 
Phone: 
 
Circle one: 
Nonprofit / Licensed 
Business  
 
TFF Permit # 
 
Vendor: 
 
 
 
Circle if applicable: 
Pre-Packaged Only/ Open 
Food 
Name: 
 
Address: 
 
Phone: 
 
Circle one: 
Nonprofit / Licensed 
Business  
 
TFF Permit # 
 
Vendor: 
 
 
 
Circle if applicable: 
Pre-Packaged Only/ Open 
Food 
Name: 
 
Address: 
 
Phone: 
 
Circle one: 
Nonprofit / Licensed 
Business  
 
TFF Permit # 
 
Vendor: 
 
 
 
Circle if applicable: 
Pre-Packaged Only/ Open 
Food 
Name: 
 
Address: 
 
Phone: 
 
Circle one: 
Nonprofit / Licensed 
Business  
 
TFF Permit # 
 
Vendor: 
 
 
 
Circle if applicable: 
Pre-Packaged Only/ Open 
Food 
Name: 
 
Address: 
 
Phone: 
 
Circle one: 
Nonprofit / Licensed 
Business  
 
TFF Permit # 
 
 
Choose One
Choose One
Choose One
Choose One
Choose One
Choose One
2


Temporary Event Organizer 1 
 
Z:\Retail Food Program\Food License Applications\Temporary Event Applications\Temporary Event Organizer Information 
Packet.docx 
 
TEMPORARY FOOD FACILITY 
EVENT ORGANIZER APPLICATION PACKET 
 
This packet outlines steps for event Organizers and participating food vendors to follow when 
applying for a Temporary Food Facility (TFF) permit in Bloomingdale, Florham Park, Kinnelon, 
Pequannock and Riverdale.  Follow all instructions carefully and ensure all forms are completed 
before submitting to the Health Department office. 
 
Who must have a TFF Vendor Permit?  Any person or organization that stores, prepares, 
packages, serves, vends, or otherwise provides food or beverage for human consumption at the 
retail level, regardless of whether there is a charge for the food, operating in a fixed location at 
an approved community event.  Examples of a community event include street fairs and festivals, 
musical and artistic presentations, sports events, ethnic celebrations, trade shows and product 
introductions involving food.  This applies to all retail food and beverage, including prepackaged 
items like chips or candy bars and soft drinks, etc. 
 
Permit fees are required of all event food facility vendors.  Nonprofit charitable organizations 
must submit proof of non-profit status (Federal IRS 501(c)3 is the standard letter.)  Paperwork 
must be submitted to qualify for fee exemption.  If the event organizer is paying licensing fees 
each TFF owner/operator must complete the TEMPORARY FOOD EVENT PERMIT 
PACKET.   
 
Event Organizers are responsible for ensuring that all vendors have adequate access to a safe 
water supply, 3-compartment sink with hot/cold water, trash and wastewater disposal and 
restrooms.  Vendors found operating without valid permits will be closed until the fees are paid 
to the Health Department.  All vendors selling unpackaged foods must have an approved 
handwashing station.   
 
Please allow 10 business days to process the applications for most events.  The Event Organizers 
are the key contacts for our department and are held responsible for vendor compliance with the 
applicable regulations.  
 
We hope your event is successful and we thank you for your cooperation.  If you have further 
questions please call (973) 835- 5700 x166. 
 
 
 
3


Temporary Event Organizer 2 
 
Z:\Retail Food Program\Food License Applications\Temporary Event Applications\Temporary Event Organizer Information 
Packet.docx 
 
TEMPORARY FOOD FACILITY EVENT ORGANIZER RESPONSIBILITIES 
 
1. Maintain an open line of communication and work closely with the Health Department to 
assure a safe and successful event.  
 
2. Be familiar with your vendor operations and know the Temporary Food Facility rules and 
guidelines, including key food safety practices. 
 
3. Provide the Health Department with the following (please submit at least 10 business 
days prior to the event): 
a. Completed Temporary Food Facility Event Organizer Application 
b. Food Vendor List including: 
i. Name of Vendor 
ii. Name, address and phone number of person in charge 
iii. Food type and menu items  
iv. Business type & License Number  
 
c. Site Map including the location of: 
i. Each food booth  
ii. Potable and non-potable water supply 
iii. Waste water disposal 
iv. Trash dumpsters  
v. Refrigerated trucks (if applicable) 
vi. Warewashing sinks 
vii. Handwashing facilities 
viii. Restrooms  
 
 
4. Provide all food vendors with an Application for Temporary Food Event Permit Packet 
and notify applicants that they must return applications to the Health Department no later 
than 10 business days prior to the event.  Each vendor is considered an independent 
Temporary Food Facility and must apply for and obtain a separate permit.  The event 
Organizer is responsible for ensuring that all participating TFF’s are permitted.  
 
5. Food vendors without valid permits will not be allowed to operate. 
 
 
QUESTIONS 
If you have questions regarding Temporary Events, contact the appropriate inspector: 
 
Inspector 
Phone  
Email  
Towns Served 
Cathy Cappuccia, REHS 
Gina McConeghy, REHS 
Tim Zachok, Senior REHS 
 
973-835-5700 x112 
973-835-5700 x166 
973-835-5700 x197 
 
ccappuccia@peqtwp.org 
gmcconeghy@peqtwp.org 
tzachok@peqtwp.org 
 
Bloomingdale 
Florham Park 
Kinnelon 
Pequannock 
Riverdale 
 
 
Antonino Intili Jr., REHS
Bloomingdale
Boonton
Florham Park
Kinnelon
Pequannock
Riverdale
973-838-5700 x197
tzachok@peqtwp.org
aintili@peqtwp.org
4