Temporary Food Establishment Application

A temporary food establishment is defined as service of food at a location for less than ten (10) consecutive days in conjunction with an event that is sponsored or recognized or organized by an organization such as a neighborhood association, religious group, cultural group, political party, church, school, sports team, fraternal organization, or other non-profit group/organization.


It is the responsibility of the individual vendor to obtain temporary food permits for each food booth per individual event.


This application must be filled out completely and submitted back to our office at least 5 days before the scheduled event. Late applications will be subject to denial, and incomplete applications may not be accepted.


Application for a permit to operate does not guarantee that a permit will be granted. Permit approval is based upon compliance with Federal, State and local health codes, and with other applicable departmental requirements.


Contact the Health & Food Safety Division at 830-221-4041 Ext. 3 or by email at Health@newbraunfels.gov



Permit Fees:

•    For Profit - $75.00

•    Non-Profit - $25.00

  •      Applicant must submit Copy of Non-Profit Tax I.D. Number using the attachment link at the bottom of the application.

•    Sampler - TCS Foods - $25.00

•    Sampler – No Fee

  •        Applicant must comply with the sampler requirements and get approval from city prior to event.

•    Multi Event - please contact our office if interested.

•    Additional associated information on requirements for the temporary food events.

Event Information

Please note, any application submitted with a beginning date less than 3 days of today's date may not be considered / reviewed.


Vendor Responsible for Temporary Food Service Operation

Please provide name(s) and phone number(s) for additional onsite contact(s)


Food and Booth Information

All listed requested documentation will be REQUIRED.

Provide the food items that will be produced or provided as well as where the products are coming from. (Example HEB, Walmart, Sam's, Costco, etc.) Only the food items that are listed will be allowed. Any food items being offered that are not listed are subject to onsite destruction.

Describe in detail the method of service & production: Example; All meat items are “smoked” only heat & serve is required. Example; potatoes will be washed & spiral cut on-site; all condiments for hamburgers will be prepared on-site. Example; all hotdog condiments will be offered from “squeeze dispensers” or will be individually packaged portions.

BOOTH DRAWING

Attach a detailed drawing/site plan of your booth operation. The drawing needs to include, cooking operations, tables, hand washing & sink locations, if you are using a tent, what type of material will be on the ground, and any accessory equipment. Note: service area must be covered (tent), tables must be skirted to the ground, flooring is required, screening on 3-sides is required for any extensive on-site preparation, etc.


ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION

You can also attach any additional information to assist with staff review of this application. You can also attach a copy of your Non Profit Number at this time

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Applicant Acknowledgment

All of the information contained in this application is true and correct to the best of the applicant’s knowledge and belief. Applicant acknowledges that the permit applied for shall be subject to all provisions of the codes and statutes and all rules adopted under the codes and statutes of the State of Texas governing food service operations. Applicants attest to have read associated information in this application which details responsibilities and requirements for the concession operation and agrees to comply with requirements acknowledging that failure to comply may result in immediate cessation of operations. Please acknowledge the above information by providing your name and date below.

All information contained or attached in this application is true and correct to the best of the applicant’s knowledge and belief.