Food Licensing & Event Setup Checklist
THE TRAVELING TEA TAVERN | INTERNAL OPERATIONS REFERENCE
Food Licensing & Event Setup Checklist
Maricopa County, Arizona • October 2026 • For permit administration and event staff
1. Permits and background
Mobile Food Type I: Current working permit path for off-site packaged-food sales.
Listed 2026 fees: $290/year or $145/six months. Check the amount shown at payment.
Bottled “potions”: Robin uses Arizona Cottage Food registration. Registration has no listed state application fee; food-handler training may cost extra.
2. Maricopa County Permit Center — application checklist
Apply / renew: https://maricopacountyaz-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice
County Mobile Food guidance: https://www.maricopa.gov/3977/Mobile-Food-Establishments
☐ Confirm with County that the proposed event setup and on-site gongfu brewing fit the permit type before operating.
☐ Create an account or sign in to the Permit Center; select Mobile Food Establishment / Type I application.
☐ Prepare business/owner contact information and proposed menu, including packaged potions if sold.
☐ Gather commissary agreement (if required), route sheet / event locations, and setup/unit photographs.
☐ Provide packaged-product photos and labels, plus processor permit or equivalent if applicable.
☐ Submit application and supporting materials; complete any required pre-operational attestation.
☐ Respond to County questions, pay invoiced fee, and obtain permit card/placard before operation.
☐ Record permit number and expiration date; calendar renewal and update route/commissary documents as required.
4. Event day — on-site equipment and documents
☐ Bring permit card/placard and any event authorization; display as required.
☐ Bring cottage-food registration, food-handler documentation, and product labels if selling potions.
☐ Bring current event/route information and commissary details if required.
☐ Set up a stable, cleanable tea service surface, approved brewing equipment and potable water.
☐ Where required by the approved operation: portable handwash station with 5-gallon insulated water supply (at least 100°F), continuous-flow spigot, wastewater container of at least 5.75 gallons, soap and disposable towels.
☐ Bring trash receptacle and approved wastewater-disposal plan; do not dump wastewater on site.
☐ Bring thermometer and suitable temperature-control equipment if any product requires it.
☐ Check labels, packaging integrity, product storage, cleanliness and staff hygiene before opening.
☐ At close: pack and sanitize equipment, dispose of waste properly, and record any incidents or supply shortages.
5. Contacts and regulatory references
Maricopa County Environmental Services: ENVPlanreview@maricopa.gov | 602-506-6824
Type I guidelines: https://www.maricopa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/24860/Mobile-Food-Type-I-Guidelines-PDF
County fee schedule: https://www.maricopa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/8075
Arizona cottage-food statute: https://www.azleg.gov/ars/36/00932.htm