Fannin County, TX · Fannin County

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Checklist for Opening Food Establishments

Fannin County food businesses use this checklist to identify the steps and supporting materials needed to open, remodel, or take ownership of an establishment.

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City of Fannin County · Fannin County, Fannin County, Texas
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Not required: file this form without a notary.
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co.fannin.tx.us
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What this form is

The checklist explains the steps for building a new food establishment, remodeling an existing one, or changing ownership. Depending on the situation, it directs applicants to complete plan review and permit applications, provide plans and employee permit information, pay listed fees, and arrange inspections. It also includes food permit information and mobile food unit requirements.

Who needs it

Food business owners opening, remodeling, or taking ownership of an establishment in Fannin County should use this checklist to identify applicable steps.

How to submit it

For a new establishment, mail the application, plan review fee, and blueprints to Retail Food Inspections, PO Box 461, Bonham, TX 75418; the plan review application may also be sent by email. The document says to request an online payment link for fees.

About notarization

This checklist has no notary block; related applications call for signatures and dates, and the document does not identify any attachment or step that must be notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Checklist

    Download the Fannin County checklist and review the sections for building, remodeling, or changing ownership.

  2. 2

    Complete Applicable Applications

    Follow the applicable checklist steps and complete the referenced plan review or retail food establishment permit application.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Materials

    For plan review, prepare a blueprint, sketch, or floor plan and include the plan review fee.

  4. 4

    Submit to the County

    Mail plan review materials to Retail Food Inspections, PO Box 461, Bonham, TX 75418; the plan review application may also be emailed.

Frequently asked questions

What does the food establishment opening checklist cover?
It outlines steps for building a new establishment, remodeling an existing one, or changing ownership, including plan review, permits, employee credentials, fees, and inspections.
Who should use this Fannin County checklist?
Owners opening, remodeling, or taking ownership of a food establishment in Fannin County can use it to determine which steps and related applications apply.
How do I submit the plan review materials?
For a new establishment, mail the application, plan review fee, and blueprints to Retail Food Inspections, PO Box 461, Bonham, TX 75418. The plan review application may also be sent by email; request an online link for payment.
Do I need a notary for the food establishment checklist?
No. The checklist has no notary block. Related applications call for signatures and dates, and the document does not identify any attachment or step that must be notarized or sworn.

Need something notarized?

This Checklist for Opening Food Establishments doesn’t need a notary, but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.