DeSoto, TX · Dallas County

No notary required

Temporary Food Permit Application

This application is for people or businesses seeking a DeSoto permit to serve food at a temporary event or stand.

What this form is

The DeSoto Health Department application requests applicant and business contact details, event location and dates, setup type, foods served, and preparation and storage information. Applications should be submitted and on file seven calendar days before the event; the document states that each event or stand requires a separate permit, costs $35, and cannot exceed 14 days.

Who needs it

People or businesses serving food at a temporary event or stand in DeSoto need to submit a separate application for each event or stand.

How to submit it

Submit the application to the City of DeSoto Health Department, 211 E. Pleasant Run, DeSoto, TX 75115, so it is on file seven calendar days before the event. The listed permit fee is $35 per event.

About notarization

The applicant signs and dates this application without a notary; it mentions receiving the Temporary Food Establishment Guidelines but no notarized or sworn attachment.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Temporary Food Permit Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Provide applicant and business details, event information, setup type, foods served, and preparation and storage information; then sign and date it.

  3. 3

    Gather The Guidelines

    The application asks the signer to acknowledge receiving a copy of the City of DeSoto’s Temporary Food Establishment Guidelines.

  4. 4

    Submit To The Health Department

    Submit the application to the Health Department at 211 E. Pleasant Run, DeSoto, TX 75115, so it is on file seven calendar days before the event.

Frequently asked questions

Who should file the Temporary Food Permit Application?
People or businesses serving food at a temporary event or stand in DeSoto should file an application. The document says each event or stand requires a separate permit.
Do I need a notary for the Temporary Food Permit Application?
No. The applicant signs and dates this application without a notary. It mentions receiving the Temporary Food Establishment Guidelines but no notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the Temporary Food Permit Application?
Submit it to the City of DeSoto Health Department at 211 E. Pleasant Run, DeSoto, TX 75115. The application should be on file seven calendar days before the event.
What does the application say about the permit fee?
The document lists a $35 fee per event, says each event or stand needs a separate permit, and states that fees are non-refundable.

Need something notarized?

This Temporary Food Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.