Temporary Food Events | AustinTexas.gov

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.

HACCP/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 1

View the fee schedule for Austin and Travis County effective October 1, 2022, for all permits and services.

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.
Waste: Learn about waste and how to do your part to reduce it.
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

Federal Drug Administration: 2017 Food Code
State Regulations: Texas Food Establishment Rules (TFER)
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 247, Travis County Food Establishment Permits'

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