Erie County Government - Official website of the Erie County, NY Government
Note: Although this web site is fully accessible to all browsers and internet devices, it has been designed to utilize current web standards, and therefore appears quite differently in browsers that do not support current web standards.
For more information on web standards and how to upgrade your browser please visit the Browser Upgrade Campaign at http://www.webstandards.org/upgrade/.
Environmental Health
Food Sanitation Services
The Food Sanitation Services program of the Enviornmental Health Office maintains a food inspection program of food service establishments and caterers to protect the public's health. The office also provides health education and information on safe food handling practices. For information concerning this program call one of the following field offices.
Temporary Food Stand Operator Information
To operate a temporary food stand, you must obtain an Erie County Health Permit and conform with the requirements of the State Sanitary Code for Temporary Food Service Establishments Part 14-2. Operation of a frozen dessert machine requires an additional fee of $25.
Please fill out the application and return it along with the proper fee to the address indicated at least five (5) days prior to the event to avoid an additional $40.00 late filing fee.
Your temporary stand is subject to inspection by this Department at any time during its operation to insure compliance with the State Sanitary Code.
If you require further information or have any questions regarding this matter, please contact the appropriate District Office (listed below) at your earliest convenience.
| Field Office | Phone # | Address | Areas Served |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central/West District Office | 716-961-6800 | 462 Grider St. ECMC Campus Bldg. BB Buffalo, NY 14215 |
Buffalo, Lackawanna, Grand Island, Kenmore, Tonawanda |
| South | 716-858-8128 | 95 Franklin St. Room 931 Buffalo, NY 14202 |
Angola, Aurora, Blasdell, Boston, Brant, Chaffee, Colden, Collins, Concord, East Aurora, Eden, Evans, Farnham, Gowanda, Hamburg, Holland, North Collins, Orchard Park, Sardinia, Springville, Wales |
| Northeast | 716-858-7677 | 95 Franklin St. Room 931 Buffalo, NY 14202 |
Akron, Alden, Amherst, Cheektowaga, Clarence, Depew, Elma, Lancaster, Marilla, Newstead, Sloan, West Seneca, Williamsville |
Your information resource from the government of Erie County, New York
