Events may require a Special Event Permit from Building Inspections. Apply for a Special Events Permit before submitting your temporary food permit application.
A temporary food service establishment shall operate at a fixed location for no more than five (5) consecutive days in conjunction with a special event. Each separate event shall require a separate temporary food establishment permit. An event may occur at a given site only once during a 30-day period. An application for such permit shall be filed at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled event.
a temporary food permit is needed:- If the general public or persons other than members of the organization and their families are invited to the event, even if tickets are sold.
- If the event has been advertised to the public.
- For Farmer's conveying food or samples at Farmer's Markets.
- For Bake Sales.
- For free or nonprofit events such as feeding the homeless (permit fee waived).
If you are unsure whether your event requires a temporary food service permit, please contact the Health Department at [email protected] or 972-205-3460.
A temporary food permits is not needed:Fee Schedule and applicationINSPECTIONThe Garland Health Department typically inspect temporary food service establishments prior to permit issuance. All temporary food service facilities that have sampling or food preparation onsite requires a Certified Food Handler to be onsite for the duration of the event.
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