Denton, TX · Denton County
Temporary Food Establishment Application
This application is for food vendors seeking approval to serve food at a temporary event in Denton.
What this form is
Food vendors use this application to request a temporary food permit for an event in Denton. The city states that applications must be received and paid for by 12:00 p.m. at least two business days before the event. Applicants provide business and event details, list menu items and equipment, and acknowledge the booth requirements; the application also includes food safety and mobile food unit guidance.
Who needs it
Food vendors planning to prepare or serve food at a temporary event in Denton should complete and submit this application.
How to submit it
Send the application to the Health and Food Safety Division at 401 N Elm St, Denton, Texas 76201, or [email protected]. The $50.00 non-refundable fee must be paid, and the application received by 12:00 p.m. at least two business days before the event.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; no attachment or related step is identified as notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Temporary Food Establishment Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in the business, owner, event, menu, and equipment information, then sign and date the application.
- 3
Review Booth Requirements
Review the included booth setup requirements and mobile food unit guidance before the event.
- 4
Submit To The City
Send the application and pay the $50.00 non-refundable fee to the Health and Food Safety Division by the stated deadline.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Temporary Food Establishment Application?
- No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block; no attached statement or related step is identified as notarized or sworn.
- How do I submit the Temporary Food Establishment Application?
- Send it to the Health and Food Safety Division at 401 N Elm St, Denton, Texas 76201, or email it to [email protected]. The form requires a $50.00 non-refundable fee.
- When must the city receive the application and fee?
- The application states that it must be received and paid for by 12:00 p.m. at least two business days before the event.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for business and owner details, event location and dates, menu items, equipment, and inspection setup time. It also includes booth requirements and mobile food unit guidance.