Food Safety

Caterers other than contracted Stony Brook University dining services must obtain a food permit approved by the Department of Environmental Health and Safety. Food permits are required for all events with an attendance of more than 19 where prepared foods will be served. Food permits must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event to the Facility Scheduler or Program Advisor. All groups must have a copy of the approved food permit at their event. Caterers must abide by Stony Brook University's exclusive contract with Coca-Cola by using only Coca-Cola company products where applicable.

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Food Safety Guidance During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The CDC has stated that the risk of getting COVID-19 from food you cook yourself or from handling and consuming food from restaurants and takeout or drive-thru meals is thought to be very low. Currently, there is no evidence that food is associated with spreading the virus that causes COVID-19.

While coronaviruses, like the one that causes COVID-19, are thought to spread mostly person-to-person through respiratory droplets when someone coughs, sneezes, or talks, it is possible that a person can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object, including food or food packaging, that has the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose, or possibly their eyes.

Therefore, to minimize the risk of transmission of the virus at events where food may be served during the COVID-19 Pandemic, the following guidance is provided.

The serving of food at events and other gatherings is highly discouraged and should only be considered when it is a necessary part of a program or for events that are long in duration.

When it is deemed necessary to provide food at an event or gathering, food should be obtained from Campus Dining CulinArt Catering Services. Please contact the catering office for any inquiries or questions regarding your catering needs. Main Office : (631) 632-6522

We have worked closely with Culinart following guidance from the CDC and Department of Health to create safe service procedures taking advantage of the centralized preparation space and minimal travel and handling on campus. Culinart has significant experience supporting a broad range of emergency food services and is uniquely qualified in this environment.

When food is served at an event, there must be adequate seating that is appropriately spaced to allow for social distancing while eating.

EH&S will not be approving Food Permits for events using outside caterers, until further notice, due to COVID-19. Permits are not required for events that use the campus caterer. Departments and groups are urged to refrain from hosting even small gatherings where food is shared from a common point.

For more information, please go to Food and Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

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