Free Printable Allergy Warning Sign

If you serve food in a restaurant, café, bakery, buffet, church event, school event, break room, or shared dining space, a clear allergy notice can help guests know when to ask questions before eating. 

This free printable allergy warning sign gives you a simple way to display common allergen information in an easy-to-read format.

The printable includes English and Spanish versions. Each sign has a clean navy, white, and black food safety notice design with a checklist of common allergens and an “Other” line that can be filled in by hand.

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Overview

This printable food allergy warning sign is designed for places where food is prepared, served, shared, or displayed. The layout works well as a simple poster for a food table, counter, serving station, dining area, or kitchen-adjacent space.

The English sign title says: Food Allergy Warning

The subtitle says: Please Be Advised That The Food Prepared Here May Contain These Allergens

Below the subtitle, there is a checklist with empty square boxes for common allergens. This gives the establishment, host, or event organizer a simple way to mark which allergens may be present in the food being served.

The Spanish version follows the same layout, making the printable more useful for bilingual food service spaces, community events, and workplaces.

What’s Included

This PDF includes two food allergy warning sign pages plus one personal-use disclaimer page.

The pages are ordered like this:

Page 1: English Food Allergy Warning sign
Page 2: Spanish food allergy warning sign
Page 3: Personal-use disclaimer page

The checklist includes:

• Milk.
• Eggs.
• Fish.
• Crustacean shellfish.
• Tree nuts.
• Peanuts.
• Wheat.
• Soybeans.
• Sesame.
• Other: ______.

Each allergen has an empty square checkbox next to it, so you can check off the items that apply. The “Other” line gives you space to write in another allergen or ingredient if needed.

How to Use This Allergy Warning Sign

Download the template, print the sign, and check off the allergens that may be present in the food prepared or served in your space.

You can post the sign near:

• Restaurant counters.
• Buffet tables.
• Bakery cases.
• Café displays.
• Food truck windows.
• Church meal tables.
• School event food areas.
• Break rooms.
• Potluck tables.
• Catering stations.
• Shared kitchen areas.

For best results, place the sign where guests will see it before choosing food. You can also use it near a menu, serving tray, checkout area, or food display.

This printable is meant to be a helpful communication tool, not a replacement for your own food safety process, ingredient review, or local requirements.

If your business serves food, always follow the rules and guidance that apply to your location and type of establishment.

Printing Tips

This allergy warning sign is designed for standard 8.5 × 11 inch paper in landscape orientation.

Regular printer paper works well for temporary use. If you want the sign to look more polished, print it on white cardstock. Cardstock is sturdier and better for posting on a wall, counter, table, door, or display stand.

Because the sign uses a navy, white, and black design, it has a professional food safety look without needing a full-color background. The white space also helps keep the sign readable.

If the sign will be used near food, drinks, or a busy serving area, consider laminating it after checking the appropriate boxes. You can also place it inside a clear plastic sleeve or acrylic sign holder to keep it clean.

Print one test page first to make sure the text is readable, the checklist boxes are clear, and your printer is set to landscape orientation.

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