Temporary Food Establishments Permit

Definition

"Temporary Food Establishment": a food establishment that operates a period of no more than 14 consecutive days in conjunction with a single event or celebration.

Requirements

• No home preparation of storage of foods allowed
• Vendor is responsible for supplying their own hand wash station on site
• Health inspection required prior to serving food
• Permit Required

*Any food items served without approval may result in the temporary food establishment being suspended.

Laws/Policies

• State Regulations: Texas Food Establishment Rules (TFER) - Field Inspection Manual 
• State Regulations: Texas Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Title 6, Chapter 431)
• Texas Administrative Code: Temporary Food Establishments (§228.222)

Applications & Forms

• Temporary Food Establishment Permit Application
• Temporary Food Vendor Guidelines

Applications and related documents can be mailed or brought to the Community Development Office, 104 W. Hird Street Gainesville, TX 76240 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., or emailed to cs@cogtx.org.