Mobile Food Unit Medallion

Instrument Reference Number
HHD1008
Areas of Interest
Valid Period
1 year
Inspection
Required
Renewal
Required
Plan Review
Required
Fee
$688.33
Admin fee
$32.16 (applied to inspection fee)
Inspection fee
$109.35
Renewal fee
$701.20
Plan review fee
$45.02
Processing Time
up to 15 business days
About

This is the permit to operate any type of mobile food unit including food trucks, food trailers, ice cream trucks, fixed location units and carts

After Approval

Medallion is affixed by inspector in public view on the rear of each mobile unit. Non-scheduled/unannounced inspections are conducted. Renewal invoices are sent 30-45 days prior to expiration date.

Conditions and Exceptions

If an inspection is failed, a reinspection fee of $101.06 is charged along with an admin fee of $29.72.

Apply What you need

Information packet for conventional unrestricted mobile food unit or Information packet for restricted mobile food units

Apply in Person Steps

for new or new to Houston unrestricted units--submit plans and specifications at the Environmental Permits Office at 8000 N. Stadium first floor (77054). For restricted units go to 7427 Park Place (77087) on any Tuesday or Thursday between 7:00 and 10:00 AM

Apply Conditions & Exceptions

Procedure is for new or new to Houston. Procedure for change of owner is different

Plan Review What you need

Submit all required documents for the information packet to the appropriate location.

Plan Review Submit in Person Steps

For new units or new to Houston unrestricted units--submit plans and specifications at the Environmental Permits Office at 8000 N. Stadium, first floor (77054). For restricted units go to 7427 Park Place (77087) on any Tuesday or Thursday between 7 am and 10 am.

Inspection What you need

For unrestricted units, review the information packet for the pre-inspection check list and required documents. Go to Environmental Inspection Center at 7427 Park Place (77087) on any Tuesday or Thursday between 7 am and 10 am.

Renew What you need

1. 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 in Person Steps

8000 N. Stadium, Houston, TX 77054, 1st floor or at 1002 Washington Avenue, Houston, TX 77002 (permit is mailed if at HPC)

Renew by Mail Steps

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

Renew Online Steps

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 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.


Source URL: https://www.houstonpermittingcenter.org/hhd1008