Frozen Dessert Non-profit organization

HHD1007
Plan Review
Not Required
Inspection
Not Required
Renewal
Required
Fee
$134.28
Admin fee
$32.16
Renewal fee
$141.52
Valid Period
1 year
APPLY QUESTIONS
Houston Health Department

Plan Review:

1002 Washington Ave, 3rd floor
Houston, TX 77002

Inspections and Permits:

8000 North Stadium Dr., 2nd floor
Houston, TX 77054

832.393.5208
7:30 am to 4:30 pm

About

A frozen dessert permit is issued during routine or pre-opening inspection, when an inspector determines the presence of a soft serve ice cream or slushy, or similar machine for the manufacture and retail sale of a frozen dessert product.

After Approval

The Department may routinely or randomly acquire samples from frozen dessert machines for laboratory analysis.

Conditions & Exceptions

This permit requires a food dealers permit or a mobile food medallion as prerequisite or concurrent invoice fee item.

Additional Resources
Statutory Authority
What You Need
  • Existing food dealers permit or mobile food unit medallion
  • If you are an applicant for a food dealer’s permit, you must disclose during the pre-operational inspection if you plan to use a frozen dessert machine in your food establishment or mobile unit to freeze or partially freeze and dispense frozen desserts for retail sale or distribution. You must make application for a frozen desserts retail establishment permit at the time of inspection.
What You Need

A renewal invoice is mailed 30-45 days prior to the expiration date.

It is the responsibility of the owner/operator to contact the Health Department prior to expiration date if an invoice is not received.

Renew Online

To pay the invoice online:

  1. Click the Pay Now link
  2. Accepted forms of payment are credit/debit card (MasterCard, Visa, Discover)
  3. Once payment is received, the permit will be mailed to the address on file.
Renew in Person

To pay the invoice in person, visit the following locations:

Houston Health Department
8000 N. Stadium Dr., 1st floor
Houston, TX 77054 

Houston Permitting Center (permit will be mailed)
1002 Washington Ave.
Houston, TX 77002

Renew by Mail

To pay the invoice by mail:

  1. Fill out the bottom of the invoice and include the check (money order, cashier check, business check) to
    PO Box 300008
    Houston, TX 77230-008
  2. Once payment is processed a permit will be mailed to the address on file.
Conditions & Exceptions

Any outstanding balances must be paid prior to or at the same time the permit is renewed. A zero due balance is required to generate the invoice.

What You Need

A renewal invoice is mailed 30-45 days prior to the expiration date.

It is the responsibility of the owner/operator to contact the Health Department prior to expiration date if an invoice is not received.

Renew Online

To pay the invoice online:

  1. Click the Pay Now link
  2. Accepted forms of payment are credit/debit card (MasterCard, Visa, Discover)
  3. Once payment is received, the permit will be mailed to the address on file.
Renew in Person

To pay the invoice in person, visit the following locations:

Houston Health Department
8000 N. Stadium Dr., 1st floor
Houston, TX 77054 

Houston Permitting Center (permit will be mailed)
1002 Washington Ave.
Houston, TX 77002

Renew by Mail

To pay the invoice by mail:

  1. Fill out the bottom of the invoice and include the check (money order, cashier check, business check) to
    PO Box 300008
    Houston, TX 77230-008
  2. Once payment is processed a permit will be mailed to the address on file.
Conditions & Exceptions

Any outstanding balances must be paid prior to or at the same time the permit is renewed. A zero due balance is required to generate the invoice.