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Food & Hotels

Food & Hotels

Food Resources

Resources for emergencies, food training including ANSI-accredited and HFPE, waivers and specialized food processes (HAACP), employee health reporting agreement

Food & Hotels

Food Processing Plants

These businesses include food processing plants and warehouse food storage locations.

Food & Hotels

Temporary Food Establishments & Events

Guidelines for licensing temporary food establishments and food events in Iowa

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Mobile Food Units

Mobile food units include food trucks or pushcarts that serve precooked or prewrapped foods needing minimal assembly.

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Farmers Markets

A farmers market is a marketplace that operates seasonally, mainly as a common market for Iowa-produced farm products.

Food & Hotels

Apply for a Food License

DIAL’s online system lets Iowa food and lodging businesses, food processors, and event organizers easily apply for and renew food licenses online.

Food & Hotels

Cottage Food Law

Learn about the rules and prohibitions on cottage foods - foods that are prepared in a residence that are not subject to licensing or inspection

Food & Hotels

Food & Hotels

Food Licensing for RAGBRAI

Information for vendors who wish to provide food or host a food event for bike riders along the RAGBRAI route.

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