Temporary Food Establishment Permit

A temporary food establishment permit allows food service operations under reduced requirements for not more than 14 consecutive days in conjunction with a single event, promotion or celebration.

A temporary permit is required for:

  • Vending food, beverages or samples of food/drink products (commercial pre-packaged, shelf-stable food products do not need a temporary permit)
  • All outside or off-site food service not permitted for year-round or seasonal operation.

Temporary Event Permit Fees

  • Temporary Event (the first day): $50 per booth
  • Each additional day (max. 13 days): $15 per booth
  • Administrative Fees (if received three business days or less before event): $20 per request
  • Special Event Permit (closed to general public - invitation only): $200

Resources

Get your temporary permit for food establishments

 

In person

In order to complete the application process

  • Pay in person at the Fort Worth Consumer Health Division, 818 Missouri Ave. 

Step 1.You will need the following to fill out the form online.

  • Name
  • Description of proposed event or activity
  • Start Event or activity
  • Start time
  • End date
  • End time
  • Street Address of the event or activity
  • Name of he organization
  • Contact information of responsible party
  • List of foods to be served
  • Places the food is prepared and stored ( only listed food and beverage are authorized.)

Step 2.Read the disclosure and confirm the statement

Temporary food/beverage stands must comply with all Fort Worth requirements, including required sinks, food temperatures, stand construction, etc. All workers handling food must have a Fort Worth Food Handler Certificate. If the above organization is a non-profit entity, there may be an exemption from this requirement by providing the tax exemption form to the Consumer Health Division.

 

Step 3.All temporary event workers must have a food-handler certification.

By phone

Step 1.Temporary Food Establishment Permits

In order to complete the permit process:
  • You will be contacted within 2 business days from 817-392-7255 to pay by credit card once the application is submitted.

Step 2.You will need the following to fill out the form online.

  • Name
  • Description of proposed event or activity
  • Start Event or activity
  • Start time
  • End date
  • End time
  • Street Address of the event or activity
  • Name of he organization
  • Contact information of responsible party
  • List of foods to be served
  • Places the food is prepared and stored ( only listed food and beverage are authorized.)

Step 3.Read the disclosure and confirm the statement

Temporary food/beverage stands must comply with all Fort Worth requirements, including required sinks, food temperatures, stand construction, etc. All workers handling food must have a Fort Worth Food Handler Certificate. If the above organization is a non-profit entity, there may be an exemption from this requirement by providing the tax exemption form to the Consumer Health Division.

Step 4.All temporary event workers must have a food-handler certification.

Online Certificate

Step 1. Setup account

  • Buy the Food Handler Course
  • Buy the TABC Certification Online
  • Or buy both

Purchase your course

Step 2.Train  

  • 100% Online—Our entire food handlers card training course is offered online, so you can train on your computer, tablet, or smartphone wherever you'd like. 
  • Approved—With training that is both ANSI accredited and City of Fort Worth approved, you will learn everything you need to become an official food handler. 
  • Engaging—Experience industry-leading food handlers card training designed to not only help you learn what you need, but also keep you interested and engaged. 
  • Course Length—75 Minutes—You'll be surprised with how much you will learn about food safety in such a short amount of time.  

Step 3.Test

  • 2 Test Attempts
  • Our online test allows you 2 full attempts, giving you a greater chance to get your City of Fort Worth Food Handlers Card.
  • 70% to Pass—Everything on the test is covered in our approved training, helping you to be fully prepared to earn a passing score

Step 4.Print Certificate

  • Print from Home—You will be able to print your earned Fort Worth Food Handler Card straight from home, so you can get back to work right away.  
  • Valid for 2 Years—Your Fort Worth Food Handler Card will be valid for the next 2 years, which means you will be set for quite some time. 
  • Training Access for 1 Year—Automatically get one year of unlimited access to the training videos. Take your time through the course or come back after completion to brush up on your food safety knowledge!