"Limited Food Service Establishments," are typically concession stands that prepare and serve food only at an amateur athletic event. Permits for limited food service establishments can only be issued to: 

• Political subdivisions of the State (towns, cities)
• Establishments operated by volunteers that prepare or serve food at amateur athletic events
• Establishments operated by organizations that are exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c) (3) or section 501(c) (4) of the Internal Revenue Code

Examples would be high school concession stands or concessions at recreational sports leagues.

Inspections:

• Limited food service establishments are inspected twice a year
• Permits expire on December 31 of each year
• Limited Food Establishment Regulations
• 15A NCAC 18A .2600

Obtain a Limited Food Establishment Permit:

• Application 
• Employee Health Agreement   

     Other Resources:

City or County Fire Department regulations may apply to tents used in conjunction with festivals, public exhibitions and special events.  Contact the City of Charlotte or Mecklenburg County Fire Departments depending on the location of your LFSE. 

• City of Charlotte Fire Department Tent Guidelines 
• Mecklenburg County Fire Department Tent Guidelines

Special Events Recycling Program

In order to make recycling at your event a success, start by requesting a Mecklenburg County Event Recycling Tool Kit. Contact Mecklenburg County Waste Reduction Staff at 704-432-1772 or you can download the necessary information by clicking: Event Recycling Toolkit Guidelines and Event Recycling Toolkit Application.