Pasadena, TX · Harris County
Temporary Food Establishment Permit Application
Temporary food vendors use this application to request a City of Pasadena permit and provide event, business, contact, and food information.
What this form is
Use this application to request a permit for a temporary food establishment or vendor in Pasadena. It asks for event dates and hours, the event location, responsible person and contact details, and information about foods served and where they are purchased, prepared, and stored. The applicant certifies the information is true and acknowledges the permit is non-transferable and subject to revocation for noncompliance.
Who needs it
A person responsible for a temporary food establishment or vendor should complete this application to request a City of Pasadena permit.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application to the City of Pasadena Public Health Department, P.O. Box 672, Pasadena, Texas 77501. The form lists a $52 permit fee and says fees are non-transferable and non-refundable.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it lists no notarized or sworn attachment or related step.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Temporary Food Establishment Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Enter the event, establishment, responsible person, contact, and food information requested on the form.
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Review Food Requirements
List food items and where they are purchased, prepared, and stored; the form prohibits home-kitchen preparation.
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Submit To The City
Send the application to the City of Pasadena Public Health Department at the address printed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Temporary Food Establishment Permit Application?
- No. The application has an applicant signature and date line, but no notary block. It lists no notarized or sworn attachment or related step.
- How do I submit the Temporary Food Establishment Permit Application?
- Submit the completed application to the City of Pasadena Public Health Department, P.O. Box 672, Pasadena, Texas 77501. The form lists a $52 permit fee.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for event dates, operating hours, the establishment or vendor name, event location, responsible person and contact details, and food items with purchase, preparation, and storage locations.
- Can food be prepared in a home kitchen?
- No. The form states that no food prepared in a home kitchen is allowed and that foods must be prepared on site or at approved food service facilities.
Need something notarized?
This Temporary Food Establishment Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.