Food Service Permits & Fees

FOOD SERVICE DIVISION
ANNUAL SCHEDULE FEES

ANNUAL FOOD SERVICE PERMITS                                           FEE
Food service establishments                                                                     $150.00
Retail food stores                                                                                        $150.00
Seafood & Produce peddler                                                                       $125.00
Late fee (annual permits for Food & Retail Establishments only )         $50.00

TEMPORARY FOOD EVENT PERMITS                                       FEE
Temporary food event                                                                                $30.00
Temporary food event (non-profit)                                                           $20.00

DOWNLOAD TEMPORARY FOOD ESTABLISHMENT RULES

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Effective immediately, The City of Kingsville-Health Department will start issuing temporary food event permits for food service vendors within city limits. The permit fees are $30.00 if the vendor is for profit and $20.00 if the vendor is non-profit.
If anyone plans to sell food that is not prepackaged within city limits, vendors will need to contact the Kingsville Health Department at 361-592-3324 and request a TFE permit form. Vendors will be provided information regarding the minimum requirements to have a successful fundraiser. The Kingsville Health Department will also provide information to vendors on CDC COVID-19 guidelines, such as 6’ social distancing, mask-wearing, and hand sanitizer usage. Drive-thru services are highly encouraged. Payment for permits will be accepted at the Cottage Building where staff will issue a temporary food event permit.
Any vendor distributing food within city limits without a temporary food event permit will be in violation of City Ordinances Sec 11-7-17. – Permit provisions.

MOBILE FOOD UNIT PERMITS                                                   
As of July 1, 2026, the City of Kingsville, Health Department is no longer permitting or inspecting mobile food units or push carts. The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is taking over the permitting and inspections of all mobile food units and pushcart. Texas House Bill 2844 passed in the 89^th State Legislative session. This Food Truck Freedom Bill allows any mobile food unit or pushcart to travel across Texas selling their foods with one State Issued Permit. Visit the Texas DSHS website for more info.

FOOD HANDLING CERTIFICATION                         FEE                        YEARS
(Fees effective immediately)
Regular food handler card (individuals)                              $15.00                               2
Fundraiser food handler card (non-profit only)                  $25.00 per group             2
*food handler card expires 2 years from the date issued*

Please call the City of Kingsville Health Department if you need any further information or have any questions 361-592-3324.