Food Service Insurance Requirements


The below provides guidance on the requirements for the safe service of food products at UWSP. This applies to all UWSP departments, organizations, student organizations, vendors, and other parties utilizing UWSP facilities.

Specific food service requirements for UWSP campus are listed below:

  1. All food service performed at UWSP will be in compliance will applicable state and local food service regulations such as the Wisconsin Food Safety requirements at https://datcp.wi.gov/Pages/Programs_Services/FSLaws.aspx & https://datcp.wi.gov/Pages/Programs_Services/FoodCode.aspx

  2. Food Service Provider and Authority: UW-Stevens Point Dining and Summer Conferences (DSC) has authority and rights to all food service at UW-Stevens Point, Stevens Point campus. They are responsible for adherence to all applicable food safety policy applicable to the services they provide. All food services/sales are subject to the approval of Dining and Summer Conferences (DSC). 

  3. Food service at Treehaven and CWES falls under the responsibility of the Directors of the respective units. They are responsible for adherence to all requirements listed.

  4. If an event involving food occurs on campus that is not conducted or supervised by DSC, the sponsoring UWSP student organization, unit or department must meet all requirements listed at Catering policies and procedures. Some details of this includes: 

    • When required the insurance certification shall meet the below requirements:

      Food Service (food supply, vending, manual/catered)

    ​Coverage Type
    ​Minimum Limit
    A. Worker's Compensation​REQ'D NO EXCEPTIONS
    B. Commercial General Liability Each Occurence​$1,000,000
    ​    Gen. Aggr. Incl. Prdts/CO
    ​$2,000,000
    ​    Fire Legal​$100,000
    C. ​Liquor Liability (When applicable)​$1,000,000
    D. Automobile Liability Combined Single Limit
    ​$1,000,000
    E. Additional Insured Provision:

        The "Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System, 
        its officers, employees, and agents" shall be added as an additional 
        insured under the commerical general liability policy.

    • Submit above certificate of insurance to Risk & Compliance Manager, 041C Old Main, x2053 for review and approval.

    • Groups that do not have insurance shall obtain or may contact UW-Stevens Point Risk & Compliance Manager to obtain Special Event Insurance Coverage. Call x2053.

    • All food service shall meet applicable WI Food Code and Portage County Food Safety at Temporary Events requirements.

    • Minimum number of individuals must complete food service safety training and supervise event to ensure food safety requirements are met. See DSC site for details.

  5. Only recognized organizations or departments who deposit their funds in student/faculty organization (SFO) accounts or who maintain an organized activity fund, appropriation 128 (Office of the University Controller), may sell goods or merchandise on this campus. Contact UW-Stevens Point Financial Operations/General Ledger for direction and rules related to financial rules for fund raising efforts.

  6. Food service or sales by outside organizations on campus are not allowed without authorization by the Chancellor and would require additional review, requirements and approvals through Risk Management and DSC.

  7. Note - department personal potlucks are not insured by UW-Stevens Point. However see Potluck Safety for guidance on keeping these safe.