Temporary Food Establishment Permit

A temporary food service establishment is a food establishment that operates at a fixed location for a period of not more than fourteen (14) consecutive days in conjunction with a single event or celebration. [Texas Food Est. Rules 228.2(143)]

Apply

Step 1.Review Requirements

  • Only Temporary Food Establishment Permit applications that are in conjunction with a SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT will be reviewed for approval.
  • View Temporary Food Service Establishment Guidelines(PDF, 286KB) . Failure to comply with any section of these rules may result in citation, revocation of permits and cessation of the food service operations. If you have any questions, please contact the Public Health and Environmental Quality Department at 972-237-8055.

Step 2.Apply

Fill out the Temporary Food Establishment Permit Application(PDF, 290KB) and submit in person to the Public Health and Environmental Quality Division.

Location:
City Hall
300 W. Main Street, 2nd Floor
Grand Prairie, Texas 75050

Business Hours:
8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday

Phone: 972-237-8055

Email: environmentalservices@GPTX.org

Fees

Fees shall be $50.00 for each booth and are non-refundable for single events and $250.00 for recurring events.

Booths operated by non-profit organization or by businesses in conjunction with an event promoting the City of Grand Prairie shall not be subject to permit fees. However, these organization and businesses shall make application for permit(s) and adhere to all other guidelines set forth.

Pay fee in person to the Public Health and Environmental Quality Department.

Location:
City Hall
300 W. Main Street, 2nd Floor
Grand Prairie, Texas 75050

Business Hours:
8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday

Phone: 972-237-8055

Email: environmentalservices@GPTX.org

 

What happens next?

After completing the online application, allow 24 to 48 hours for processing applications.