Notwithstanding this part to the contrary, a vendor at a farmers market is not required to obtain a license or permit to offer samples for consumption on the premises of the farmers market. Samples may include fresh produce; value-added products; foods prepared in a licensed and inspected kitchen; foods produced pursuant to §§ 53-1-102, 53-1-118, and 53-1-204; and hot food prepared on site by a farmers market food unit, if the vendor complies with the following requirements:

(1) Samples must be prepared on clean surfaces;

Terms Used In Tennessee Code 68-14-727

  • Farmers market food unit: means a stationary food service establishment that:
    (A) Prepares, sells, or services unpackaged time/temperature control for safety food in conjunction with one (1) or more farmers markets. See Tennessee Code 68-14-703
(2) Food must be in good, sound condition, free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination;
(3) Food must be honestly presented and safe for human consumption;
(4) Cut produce should be discarded after two (2) hours;
(5) Persons preparing or dispensing samples must wash their hands frequently or have and use disposable gloves;
(6) A barrier must be maintained between hands and food, such as gloves, tongs, toothpicks, or napkins; and
(7) Sneeze guards or plastic or glass coverings are required to protect open food products from contamination, such as insects, dirt, and customers.
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