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Permits/Licenses Operators of stands and concessions who wish to sell products other than fresh produce must contact the Village of Mount Prospect Environmental Health Division.

Vehicles Must be clean and sanitary.   Must maintain working mechanical refrigeration for all potentially hazardous foods.

Premises An adequate number of tightly covered waste containers must be provided for storage of garbage.   No pets are allowed in the storage and display area.
Foods Prohibited at Farmers Markets Home made ice cream. Un-pasteurized dairy products. Home canned foods Home prepared sandwiches. Home vacuum packaged products (of any type). Home butchered meat, poultry or wild game animals. Home made garlic-in-oil Pickles, relishes and salsa.
Foods Allowed at Farmers Market with Certain Restrictions Baked Goods-of non-creamer and custard filling. Herb Vinegar-will be allowed provided commercial vinegar is used, which has a controlled pH, and labeling requirements are followed. Flavored Oils-may be sold only if it is produced in a commercial processing plant. Shell Eggs-a Department of Agriculture license is required for anyone who sells eggs. Cut Melons-must be covered/wrapped and iced for display only and must be discarded after four hours. Mushrooms-commercially raised mushrooms must have documentation of showing their source. Honey-must be from an inspected source (IDPH, FDA). Apple Cider- should be packaged or in a container, and must be pasteurized or show warning statement on the label. Ice Cream-may be sold if it is manufactured in a licensed dairy plant or in a retail food establishment from commercially pasteurized ice cream mix or from pasteurized milk and pasteurized eggs.
Foods Allowed at Farmers Market with no Restrictions Fresh Fruits, Vegetables, Nuts, Seeds-uncut, not processed in any way. Melons-may be cut for display only. Popcorn, Other Seeds-not sprouted, ground, etc. Organic Foods-not cut or processed. Fresh or Dried Herbs.
Food Protection During Storage, Display and Sales Maintain cold foods at 41oF and below.   Food must be stored off the ground.   Foods on display must be protected from contamination.   Any prepared, baked, processed or cut food must be packaged or wrapped for protection.   All equipment must be clean, sanitary, smooth, sealed and constructed of approved materials to prevent against contamination.   Maintain good hand washing practices at all times during food handling.   All ice used for the display of cold drinks must be properly drained.
Labeling Requirements Common name of the product.   Name, address and zip code of the packer, processor, manufacturer.   Net contents.   List of ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight.   List of any artificial color, artificial flavor or preservative used.

THIS FOOD SAFETY GUIDE IS NOT ALL INCLUSIVE. FOR ADDITIONAL HEALTH REQUIREMENTS AND INFORMATION CONTACT YOUR LOCAL HEALTH OFFICIAL.