# Traveling Tea Tavern — Permit & Event Checklist #### Maricopa County • October 2026 | Scope: Brewing and serving gongfu tea on-site at events (i.e. Traveling Tea Tavern events) Bottled potions are handled in a separate guide. #### Permit background & quick facts **Permit:** Mobile Food Type I, as established through Tea Tavern’s prior correspondence with Maricopa County for its on-site tea service. This guide is for tea brewed to order using a gaiwan at a temporary event setup, not packaged potion sales. **Pre-Permit Number:** EHR2600938 **2026 County fee:** $290 for a one-year Type I permit. The earlier six-month Type I option was removed in the County’s revised fee schedule. Verify the charge shown in Permit Center before payment. #### Maricopa County Permit Center — application checklist **Apply / manage permit:** [https://maricopacountyaz-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice](https://maricopacountyaz-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice) **County mobile food guidance:** [https://www.maricopa.gov/3977/Mobile-Food-Establishments](https://www.maricopa.gov/3977/Mobile-Food-Establishments) ☐ Sign in or create a Permit Center account; choose the Mobile Food Establishment application and Type I classification. ☐ Enter Tea Tavern’s business/owner information and describe live gongfu tea brewing and service accurately. ☐ Prepare the live-tea menu, setup photographs, and event/route or operating-location information. ☐ Attach the commissary agreement and other supporting documents requested for this operation. ☐ Complete any required pre-operational attestation and provide handwashing setup photos if requested. ☐ Submit the application; respond to County requests; pay the assessed fee. ☐ Save the issued permit card/placard, permit number, expiration date, and County correspondence. ☐ Track renewal and update the route sheet and commissary documentation when required. #### Before each event ☐ Confirm the event date, location, arrival time, loading access, table space, water access, and organizer rules. ☐ Check that the permit is active and the event service fits the County-approved operating arrangement. ☐ Confirm the current tea menu, expected attendance, staffing, and tea/water supply. ☐ Confirm a suitable handwashing and wastewater-disposal location or bring the approved portable setup. ☐ Pack printed or offline copies of permits, event details, and key contact information. #### On-site equipment & documents ☐ Permit card/placard and relevant event authorization; display as required. ☐ Clean, stable table and washable service surfaces; gaiwan, tea vessels, cups, tea, and brewing accessories. ☐ Safe hot-water source and adequate potable water for tea preparation. ☐ Portable handwashing station as required by the approved setup: insulated potable-water supply (previous County guidance: 5 gallons at approximately 100°F), continuous-flow spigot, soap, and disposable paper towels. ☐ Wastewater collection container (at least 15% greater capacity than freshwater supply; 5 gallons requires at least 5.75 gallons wastewater capacity). ☐ Trash receptacle, cleaning/sanitizing supplies, and safe transport containers for used equipment. ☐ Current route/event information, commissary agreement/contact details, and food-handler documentation as applicable. #### Setup, service & closing ☐ Set up a clean service area and handwashing station before handling tea or equipment. ☐ Check potable water, hot-water handling, wastewater capacity, and hygiene supplies. ☐ Brew and serve tea using the approved on-site process; keep clean and used equipment separate. ☐ Monitor water and waste levels; replenish supplies as needed without contaminating the service area. ☐ At closing, secure equipment and supplies; remove trash and wastewater for approved disposal. ☐ Record any incidents, missing supplies, or issues to address before the next event. #### Quick reference & County contacts Type I guidelines: [https://www.maricopa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/24860/Mobile-Food-Type-I-Guidelines-PDF](https://www.maricopa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/24860/Mobile-Food-Type-I-Guidelines-PDF) Mobile Food application (PDF): [https://www.maricopa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5746/Mobile-Food-Permit-Application-PDF](https://www.maricopa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5746/Mobile-Food-Permit-Application-PDF) County fee update: [https://www.maricopa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/111480/ES-2025-004-Fee-Summary](https://www.maricopa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/111480/ES-2025-004-Fee-Summary) **Pre-operational attestation:** [https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Attestation-for-New-Permits-Mobile-Food--392](https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Attestation-for-New-Permits-Mobile-Food--392) **Maricopa County Environmental Services** 602-506-6824 1645 E. Roosevelt St. Phoenix, AZ 85006 Separate procedure: Bottled Potions — Arizona Cottage Food production, labeling, storage, and sales. **Do not use this checklist to manage bottled potion compliance.**