Food Safety
It is the policy of the campus to ensure that all food facilities are constructed and operated so as to protect the health and safety of all students, employees, and campus visitors. This is accomplished by enforcement of applicable provisions of the California Health and Safety Code, ongoing education, and inspection of all businesses selling, offering for sale, or giving away food or beverages. EH&S conducts quarterly inspections of the food facilities on campus to ensure their compliance with health codes, and investigates complaints of food-related illnesses. To report a complaint about campus food safety, contact Cesar Gonzalez at 459-3351.
Food Permits for Food Sales & Giveaways
Permits are necessary to hold food sales or give-aways on campus by any organization or group. These permits are issued through SOAR for organizations registered with them, or by EH&S for non-registered organizations. To have a permit signed by EH&S, you must make an appointment. To ensure you can get an appointment, you should contact EH&S at least two weeks prior to your event, or you may not be authorized to hold the event as planned. Download the permit application form below, fill it out, call Cesar at 459-3351 if you have questions, or call the EH&S office at 459-2553 to schedule a time for signing. Applications brought in without an appointment may not be signed.
- Student or Staff organizations - Application for permit to sell or give away food on campus
- Offsite commercial vendors - Application for permit to temporarily sell or give away food on campus
Food Facility Inspection Results
- UCSC Campus food facility annual inspection reports available upon request.
Please contact ehs@ucsc.edu. - Santa Cruz County food facility annual inspection reports
Food Sources on Campus
Information Resources
