Environmental Health - Food Safety Division - FAQ's

• Can I sell or serve foods I make in my home?

  • No, unless you have obtained a state approved Cottage Food Permit https://agr.wa.gov/cottagefood.
  • Non-profit Organizations may make non-potentially hazardous baked goods in a residential kitchen (such as brownies, cookies and fruit pies) prepared and wrapped in a sanitary manner by a non-profit organization operating for religious, charitable, or educational purposes.  A sign, clearly visible to customers, stating that ‘These items are prepared in a kitchen that is not inspected by Skamania County is required.

• I am a licensed restaurant; can I sell food at public event?

  • Yes, when you have applied for a Temporary Food License is required if preparing/serving food off-premises at a public event. 

• I plan on sell/serv food at more than one event this year. What license do I need?

  • You will need to apply for an Annual Itinerant License.

• Selling Food at Events?

  • All foods being served to the public is required to apply for Temporary Events License.
  • The foods provided in this list are exempt from paying a license fee.

• What foods are exempt from a license fee?

  • Cotton Candy
  • Dried herbs and spices
    If processed in an approved facility.
  • Machine crushed iced drinks
    If made with non-potentially hazardous ingredients and the ice is from an approved source.
  • Corn on the con
    If prepared for immediate service.
  • Whole roasted peppers
    If roasted for immediate service.
  • Sliced Fruits and vegetable SAMPLES
    If used for individual samples of non-potentially hazardous