Before you sell, distribute or store food or alcohol anywhere in Fredville, you need the right permit. The Health and Environment Department handles the food service permits listed below.
Alcohol Permit
Required to sell, distribute or store liquor, malt liquor or any other alcoholic beverage.
Food Handler Cards / Certificates
Food industry workers can take a food handler class and apply for their certificate.
Food Handler Classes
Classes are offered in English and Spanish; finish one to earn your food handler certificate.
Food Manager Certification
Pass the exam required by the Texas Department of State Health Services, then apply for certification as a food manager.
Garage Sale with Food Permit
Needed when food will be served at a non-residential garage sale, such as one held by a church or community group.
Health Permit
Required before opening a new food establishment or reopening one after a remodel.
Ice Cream Push Cart Permit
See what is required and apply to operate an ice cream push cart.
Itinerant Food Vendor Permits
See what is required and apply to sell food as a traveling vendor.
Mobile Food Truck Permit
See what is required and apply to operate a food truck.
Special Event Permit
Apply for a special event permit and submit the supporting documents, including proof of insurance.
Temporary Food Establishment Permit
Covers a food operation at one fixed location for no more than 14 days. It must be paired with a special event permit.
Grease Traps
Food establishments that serve high-fat dishes should review the city's guidelines for grease interceptors.
Contact Info
- Health and Environment, 100 Civic Center Drive, 2nd Floor, Fredville, TX 75999
- Phone: (555) 010-1261
- Fax line: (555) 010-2536
A full department contact directory is also available.
Kitchen Notes Newsletters
- Winter 2024, English and Spanish (PDF)
- Summer 2022, English and Spanish (PDF)
- Summer 2021, English (PDF)
- Fall 2019, English and Spanish (PDF)
- Spring 2019, English and Spanish (PDF)
Helpful Links
- Trash collection rules for businesses
- Inspections of food establishments
- Grease trap requirements
- Rules for mobile wash vendors and commercial wash facilities (PDF)
- The food and food establishment chapter of the Fredville Code of Ordinances
- Clean Kitchen Basics, a best management practices guide, in English and Spanish (PDF)
Fredville is a demonstration city built by Talk to Fred. Names, numbers and details on this page are sample content.