Food Safety - Permit Exemptions
There are a number of different situations and types of facilities that are not required to have a DHEC issued permit and do not have to undergo inspections. Many of these do not require a permit because they do not involve the preparation of Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) food. Clicking any item will take you to its reference in Citation 8-301.12(A) of Regulation 61-25.
Businesses that Only Serve:
- Popcorn, cotton candy, or candy apples
- Coffee based beverages served with pasteurized dairy products
- Beverages and beverages prepared upon request from commercially pre-packaged powdered mix, prepared without a blender, and served in a disposable cup
- Nachos with cheese product
- Commercially dehydrated pre-packaged pork skins
- Pre-formed or prepared pretzels
- Commercially pre-packaged, pre-cut frozen fries
- Boiled peanuts or boiled/grilled corn
- Shaved ice products with or without pasteurized milk
- Commercially pre-packaged food sold from a vending machine or convenience store
Motels & Hotels:
- Serve only non-TCS breakfast food
- Serve only commercially prepackaged food
Cooking Schools or Classes:
- Registered students take an active role in preparing the food and are the exclusive consumers of the prepared food
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Residential Kitchens:
- Prepare only non-TCS food such as cakes, breads, cookies, and candy for direct sale to consumers and also comply with Home Based Food Production SC
Charitable Organizations that only serve:
- Food to members and invited guests
- Food to the public on premises 12 times a year or less
- Non-TCS baked goods (cakes, breads, cookies)
Soup Kitchens or Food Banks:
- Food must be free and for people in need of assistance
Bed & Breakfasts:
- That have less than 11 rental rooms
Boarding Houses, Hunt Lodges, and Outdoor-Adventure Tours:
- Provide room and board and restrict food service to only residents or participants
Personal Chefs:
- Prepare and serve food at a private residence to the owner, occupants, and guests
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