Temporary Food Events

This program ensures that proper food safety practices are followed at temporary events where food or beverages are served.

Applications

Permit to Operate: This approval is required to complete the permitting process. Once approved, the owner will receive a physical permit and permission to operate a temporary food booth.

HAACP/Variance: Use this application to request a variance, allowing your establishment to deviate from the approved standards, and/or submit a Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) plan showing how you will mitigate risks to food safety.

Permit Fee Schedule

View the fee schedule for Austin and Travis County effective October 1, 2019, for all permits and services.

NOTE: All fee schedules dated and posted prior to October 1, 2019 are no longer in effect.

Guides

How to Setup a Temporary Food Booth: find complete information on setting up a temporary food event.
Temporary Food Setup Guide: View a visual setup guide for temporary food booth layout instructions and fire department guidelines.
Additional Booth Form: Use this form if you need to request more booth permits than will fit in the space provided in the Permit to Operate application.
Food Waste: Learn about food waste and how to do your part to reduce it.
Fire Protection Guidelines: Find pertinent information on Austin Fire Department’s rules and regulations for special events.
- Spanish Version of Fire Protection Guidelines.
Food Donation Facts: Learn about donating food for human consumption.
Food Donation Guide: View the guidelines for food donation.
Cottage Food Guidance: View guidance for food preparation operated out of homes..

Frequently Asked Questions

General FAQ: View frequently asked questions about temporary food booths.
Cottage Food FAQ: View frequently asked questions concerning cottage food industry.

Laws/Policies

State Regulations: Texas Food Establishment Rules (TFER) - Field Inspection Manual 10.11.15
State Regulations: Texas Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Title 6, Chapter 431)
Texas Administrative Code: Temporary Food Establishments (§228.222)
Austin City Code: Food Code (Chapter 10-3)
Austin City Code: Temporary Food Establishments (Chapter 10-3-96)
County Regulations: Chapter 47, Travis County Food Order

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