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Temporary food permits are required for those providing food or beverages at special events open to the public. It can be issued for a maximum of 14 consecutive days. The fee is $50 plus $5 per day per booth.

  1. Vendors selling or distributing non-time/temperature control for safety foods such as beverages, cookies, chips, candy bars, etc. are not required to obtain a permit.
  2. Those in the city holding a permanent food establishment permit shall be required to obtain one, but the fee is waived.
  3. All applications must be submitted at least three (3) full business days prior to the event or a $50 late fee will be assessed.

Apply online for a Temporary Food Permit Application.

The City of Irving does not issue food handler cards.

Food handler training must be obtained through an approved food handler course.

  1. Licensing of Food Handler Training Programs | Texas DSHS

Irving requires that food establishments that prepare food have at least one permanent employee with this certification, and it must be posted in public view.

If building a new food establishment or remodeling an existing structure where open foods will be prepared or available for purchase, submit plans for a Health Plan Review to the Inspections Department. Plan review fee is $125.

If this is in conjunction with a construction building permit, upload the kitchen plans to that permit application. 

If only a health plan review is needed, application can be made through the online Permit Portal.

Yes, if the children are not related to you, whether you charge or not, you are required to obtain a Child Care Facility Permit. The fee is $60 per year.

Operators also must obtain a permit from the Texas Department of Health and Human Services. Call (214) 583-4253 for a permit.