Do I need a notary for the Temporary Food Establishment Application?

No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and it does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.

What information does the application request?

It asks for event and vendor details, operating dates and times, food items and their sources, cooking and holding equipment, and facility information.

Does each food stand need its own application?

Yes. The form says a separate application and permit are required for each stand, booth, cart, or other listed setup.

Red Oak, TX · Ellis County

No notary required

Temporary Food Establishment Application

Temporary food vendors use this application to provide event, booth, menu, food-source, and equipment details for city review.

What this form is

This application provides information for a temporary food establishment, including the event location and dates, vendor and responsible-person details, menu items, food sources, and food-handling equipment. The form states that only listed foods and beverages may be authorized, menu changes require prior Health Department approval, and each stand, booth, or cart needs a separate application and permit. It also prohibits home preparation or storage of foods.

Who needs it

A vendor planning to operate a temporary food establishment at an event in Red Oak needs to complete a separate application for each stand, booth, or cart.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; it does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Temporary Food Establishment Application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Provide the event, vendor, menu, food-source, equipment, and facility details requested.
3
Prepare Separate Applications
Complete a separate application for each stand, booth, or cart.
4
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 Temporary Food Establishment Application?: No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and it does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
What information does the application request?: It asks for event and vendor details, operating dates and times, food items and their sources, cooking and holding equipment, and facility information.
Does each food stand need its own application?: Yes. The form says a separate application and permit are required for each stand, booth, cart, or other listed setup.
How do I submit the Temporary Food Establishment Application?: The form does not provide submission instructions. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

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