Food at Events

Student organizations must adhere to State of Iowa Food Code[Section 481-31.12(137F)] and the ISU procedures for food sales or service.

Agreement and Insurance

All organizations are required to complete an ISU Food Sales or Service Agreement for each event at which food will be sold or served.

The form should be submitted to the Office of Risk Management at least one week prior to the event. The Agreement must indicate if food will be provided by the organization or by a vendor/caterer. Vendors/caterers must be licensed by the State of Iowa and must provide the Office of Risk Management a Certificate of Insurance. An Insurance Fact Sheet should be given to the vendor/caterer to explain required insurance certificate limits and language.

The following vendors are currently approved to serve or provide food for Iowa State University functions: Approved Food Vendors

Training

Every person planning to prepare or serve food at an ISU student organization event needs to first attend a SafeFood 101 training session. Participants learn how to safely prepare and serve food at temporary food establishments (BBQs, bake sales, fundraisers, etc.) and how to comply with the Iowa Food Code.

Upon completion, each attendee receives a SafeFood 101 card valid for the current academic year. Workers should have their cards available if asked for verification at all ISU student organization food service events.

Food service training is required for ALL food events except when exclusively selling or serving prepackaged items (wrapped candy, soda, chips, etc.).

Six (6) SafeFood 101 sessions were held throughout the Fall 2009 semester.

Sessions are now being scheduled for the Spring 2010 semester. When dates, times, and locations become available, they will be listed on this site and included in the Student Activities Center's NEWSLINE e-newsletter.

If you have questions about SafeFood 101 or other food service topics, please call the Office of Risk Management at (515) 294-7711.

Renewal

If you completed SafeFood 101 training during the 2008-09 academic year and wish to renew your card for the 2009-10 year, you will need to pass a Renewal Quiz.

If you have questions about SafeFood 101 renewal, please call the Office of Risk Management at (515) 294-7711.

Food Permits

ISU student organizations are categorized as non-profit organizations for food regulations. Non-profit temporary food establishments are restricted to serving or selling food one day per week. A week runs from Sunday through Saturday. Student organizations wishing to serve/sell food more than one day within a week are required to purchase a temporary license from the city by submitting an Application for Temporary Food Establishment License. To assist with the permit or licensing process, contact the Office of Risk Management. A copy of the license must be provided to the Office of Risk Management and a certificate of insurance may be required.