Lancaster, TX · Dallas County
Food Permit Application
Food establishments and retail food stores use this application to request an initial or renewal food permit from the city.
What this form is
The application is for food establishments and retail food stores seeking an initial or renewal food permit. It asks for the establishment name, licensed physical address, establishment type, mailing address, phone, and email, along with the names and details of certified food managers. The form says to provide copies of current manager certifications; it also lists the permit fee and annual inspection information.
Who needs it
A food establishment or retail food store seeking an initial or renewal food permit should complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. If requesting the application by mail, include a self-addressed return envelope with postage.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the listed food managers sign and date the application, and no sworn or notarized attachment is mentioned.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Application
Download the Food Permit Application for an initial or renewal food permit.
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Complete the Application
Enter the establishment details, addresses, contact information, and certified food manager information.
- 3
Gather Certifications
Provide copies of current certifications for the listed certified food managers.
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Submit to the City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Food Permit Application?
- No. The listed food managers sign and date the application; the document does not mention a sworn or notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the Food Permit Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details. If requesting the application by mail, include a self-addressed return envelope with postage.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for establishment and address details, establishment type, phone and email, and the names and details of certified food managers. It requests copies of current manager certifications.
- What does the form say about food permit fees?
- It lists a $210 food permit fee for initial or renewal applications and says fees are due annually on October 1. It also describes charges for additional inspections.
Need something notarized?
This Food Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.