​Food Establishment

​​Permit Information

Food establishment permits are required for restaurants, bars, grocery stores,  schools and other retail food establishments.

The applicant is responsible for schedulin​g and coordinating all required health inspections with their permitting inspector after application.

For additional information, contact the Consumer Health Division from 8 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 4 pm at (214) 670-8083. 

 ***New construction, change in ownership, remodels or changing the use of an existing facility please contact the Planning & Development at 320 E. Jefferson Blvd. or call 214-670-4127.***

                                 Fixed Food Establishment Forms & Fees

​Food Establishment Permit Application

 

CCS-FRM-424 Food Establishment Applcation


To submit an application, the following are needed:

  • Valid government issued photo ID

  • Facility owner's sales tax and use permit

  • Inspection Fee

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Annual Permit Fees

Risk Level One Food Establishment

          1 – 2,000 sq. ft - $141.00

          2,000 or more - $155.00

     Risk Level Two Food Establishment

          1 – 2,000 sq. ft -. $283.00

          2,000 or more - $308.00

     Risk Level Three Food Establishment

          1 – 2,000 sq. ft - $468.00

          2,000 or more - $513.00


Permit fees is due Dec. 31st each year, an additional late fee of $100 will be due if received after Dec. 31st.


A score below 80% will result in a re-inspection fee of  $150


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For Mailing Address Change​/ Facility Name Change/ Owner Name Change/ Replacement Health Permit

​Change Request Form

 

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To submit an application, the following are needed:

  • Valid government-issued photo ID​

  • Copy of TX. sales tax & use permit

  • Copy of Articles of Incorporation are required linking the old and new owner names together (for facility & owner name change form)

 

Change Request Fees

  • Replacement health permit - Free
  • Mailing address change - Free
  • Facility or owner name change - based on annual food sales (see below)

                   Gross Annual Volume of Food Sales                                           Fee

                                 $0 - 49,999.99 --------------------------------------- $125.00

                                 $50,000 - $149,999.99 ---------------------------- $250.00

                                 $150,000 or more ---------------------------------- $375.00


 

                      Kiosks & Self-Service Food Establishments (Apply Only at 7901 Goforth)                 

​Food Establishment Permit Application

 

CCS-FRM-424 Food Establishment Applcation

​Kiosk Guidelines

 Kiosk Guidelines 10-30-20

Plan Review Application

CCS-FRM-352 Kiosk Permit Plan Review Application

 

Commissary Approval Form

CCS-FRM-425 Commissary Approval Form

 

To submit an application, the following are needed:

  • Valid government issued photo ID

  • Facility owner's sales tax and use permit

  • Copy of facility blueprints and equipment specification sheets

  • Commissary Form (Kiosk Only)

  • Inspection Fee

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