Yes, you need to get a Food Worker’s Card, issued by the Benton County Health Department, which you will get after taking a Food Handler class. But first, download the Food Safety Self-Training Manual (available in multiple languages) so you can study it (if you want to pick up a hard copy of the manual, you can check your local library or go to the Environmental Health Office).

For more information, check our Food Safety page.

Yes, you do. However, non-profit organizations that provide us with their 503C Federal Tax ID can receive adjusted rates. The price for non-profit is listed under “benevolent” on our Food Safety page.

There are four different classes of mobile food units. Check our Web page on Food Safety to find out which class of license you will need.

See our page on Food Safety. It will tell you what you need to know about fees, licenses, and types of restaurants covered. Application materials are available on that page as well.

If you have a current valid Food Worker’s Card issued by an Oregon county health department, it is valid anywhere in Oregon for three years.

Yes, you will need a temporary restaurant license, even if you are serving food for a 1-day event. You can find the information on our Food Safety page. If you need to know more about setting up your temporary food service, download our Temporary Restaurant Guidelines Booklet and Temporary Restaurant Application, or come in to the Environmental Health office to pick them up.

The Food Worker Card is good for three years from the time it is issued to you. If your card is about to expire, you must attend a training and take the exam in order to obtain a new card. Our Food Safety page has all the information you should need.