Elsa, TX · Hidalgo County
Health Permit Application
Food-related establishments use this application to request a new or renewed health permit or report a change of owner to the City of Elsa.
What this form is
The City of Elsa Health Department uses this application for a health permit for a food-related establishment, including new, renewal, or change-of-owner requests. It asks for facility and owner details, sales tax ID, hours, employee information, and the food or menu being sold; the checklist also lists supporting documents such as a lease, food handler certificates, grease trap, and pest-control records.
Who needs it
Owners of food-related establishments seeking a new or renewed health permit or reporting a change of owner should complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the City of Elsa Health Department, 102 S. Diana, Elsa, TX 78543. The form lists [email protected] and [email protected] as email contacts.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated by the owner without a notary; listed attachments include employee food handler certificates and identification, with no sworn or notarized step stated.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Health Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide facility and owner details, business hours, sales tax ID, and employee information; sign and print the owner's name.
- 3
Gather Listed Attachments
Gather the applicable documents listed on the checklist, including a lease, menu or food products, and employee food handler certificates and identification.
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Submit To The Health Department
Submit the application to the City of Elsa Health Department at 102 S. Diana, Elsa, TX 78543.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Health Permit Application?
- No. The owner signs the application without a notary. The form lists employee food handler certificates and identification as attachments, but states no sworn or notarized step.
- How do I submit the Health Permit Application?
- Submit it to the City of Elsa Health Department at 102 S. Diana, Elsa, TX 78543. The form also lists [email protected] and [email protected].
- What information does the application request?
- It requests facility and owner information, sales tax ID, business hours, employee details, and information about the food or menu being sold.
- What attachments are listed on the health permit checklist?
- The checklist lists a sales tax ID, lease agreement, menu or food products, employee food handler certificates and identification, grease trap, and pest-control documents.