Get Harris County Food Truck Requirements

Texas cottage food producers may sell any non-potentially hazardous food, including breads, candies, dry goods, pastries, jams, jellies, and dried fruits and vegetables.

A City of Houston Food Service Medallion is Required for all Mobile Food Units. Unrestricted units require 2 sets of plans to be submitted to the Houston Health Department for approval prior to construction.

The Texas Cottage Food Law allows individuals to sell certain foods made in home kitchens, without having to get a food manufacturers' license, use a commercial kitchen, or be subject to inspections by the state or local health departments.

How do you get a public health permit/license? Fill out the application from your local public health department, prepare your facility for inspection, and review all food safety requirements. Once you've passed inspection, you can obtain your public health permit.

A Retail Food Permit Application may be obtained by contacting the Foods Licensing Group at 512-834-6727. The applications can also be downloaded from the Food Establishments Licensing page.

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Get a Texas Food Handler's License (Texas Health & Safety Code § 437.0195 (2022).) In addition to the food handler permit, the food you sell must be packaged in a way that prevents contamination (there are exceptions for large items like wedding cakes) and is properly labeled.

Food Truck Health Permit The mobile health permit fee is $258 for each unit or vehicle.