State accreditation reciprocal food service manager certificate - initial application

Instrument Reference Number
HHD1009
Valid Period
balance of time left on certificate being transferred or 5 years from effective date of certificate being transferred, which ever is less
Inspection
Not Required
Renewal
Not Required
Plan Review
Not Required
Fee
$0.00
Admin fee
$12.20
Processing Time
30 minutes
About

Food personnel in possession of a current accredited national or State of Texas food safety card/certificate must obtain the City of Houston Food Service Manager’s Certification. Applicant may obtain a City of Houston certification by reciprocity.

After Approval

This Certificate shall be posted in view of the public in the establishment where the certified person is employed. This certification shall be in the form of an identification card. This card shall be on the holder's person as proof of certification at all times while on duty.

Conditions and Exceptions

Plan review is only required for unrestricted mobile units.

Statutory authority
Houston Code of Ordinances Chapter 20-53(a)
Apply What you need

Complete the application.

Apply in Person Steps

Apply in person at the Environmental Permits Office at 8000 North Stadium, first floor (77054).

Apply by Mail Steps

Complete the application and mail to the address on the application.

Apply by Email

Complete the application and fax it to the Environmental Permits Office at 832.393.5208.

Apply Conditions & Exceptions

Certificate being transferred must be from an approved course/agency

Source URL: https://www.houstonpermittingcenter.org/hhd1009