Merced County, CA · Merced County
Community Food Vendor Application
Food vendors complete this application to provide information about their temporary food booth and food service plans at community events in Merced County.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Merced County · Merced County, Merced County, California
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- countyofmerced.com
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
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What this form is
This application collects vendor, event, booth setup, equipment, menu, food preparation, and kitchen information for temporary food operations at community events. Each food vendor must complete and sign the application, then return it to the event organizer. The organizer submits all applications to the Merced County Environmental Health Division for review and approval at least two weeks before the event begins.
Who needs it
Food vendors operating temporary food booths at community events in Merced County must complete and sign this application.
How to submit it
Return the completed, signed application to the event organizer. The organizer submits all applications to the Merced County Environmental Health Division at least two weeks before the event begins.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the vendor and, where applicable, the kitchen operator sign and date their sections.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Application
Download the Community Food Vendor Application and review the instructions.
- 2
Complete the Vendor Sections
Provide vendor, event, booth, equipment, and food information, and complete the applicable kitchen details.
- 3
Add the Booth Drawing
Include a drawing or photos of the booth setup, identifying the equipment and required items indicated on the form.
- 4
Sign and Return It
Sign and date the application, then return it to the event organizer for submission to the county.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Community Food Vendor Application?
- No. This document is signed without a notary; the vendor and, where applicable, the kitchen operator sign and date their sections.
- How do I submit the Community Food Vendor Application?
- Return the completed and signed application to the event organizer. The organizer submits applications to the Merced County Environmental Health Division at least two weeks before the event begins.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for vendor and event details, booth equipment and setup, menu and food handling information, and details about any approved commercial or community kitchen.