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FARMER’S MARKET :: PERMIT AND OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Foods produced in a residential or non-commercial kitchen may not
be distributed to the public. All producing kitchens must hold a
current health permit.
A City of Arlington Temporary Food Establishment Permit is
NOT REQUIRED when:
- Distributing only whole, uncut fruits and vegetables
- Distributing pre-packaged, non-potentially hazardous foods
prepared in a health-permitted kitchen (current health permit or
copy of most recent health inspection required).
- All pre-packaged food product must be labeled with the
producer’s identifying information, ingredients and weight.
Vendors may view labeling requirements at the U.S.
Department of Health & Human Services FDA
U.S. Food and Drug Administration Code of Federal
Regulations
- A Food Manufacturer’s license from the Manufactured
Foods Division of the Texas Department of State Health
Services may be required. Vendors may contact the State
directly at 512-834-6670.
- NOTE: Sampling is considered an open food product and does
require a City of Arlington Temporary Food Establishment Permit.
A City of Arlington Temporary Food Establishment Permit is
REQUIRED when:
- Distributing any open or potentially hazardous foods.
Samples are considered an open food product and do require a
permit.
- Vendors may apply for a City of Arlington Temporary Food
Establishment Permit at the Community Services Department
located at 101 S. Mesquite St., Suite 720 Monday – Friday
between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
- Vendors may view and print a copy of the Temporary Food
Establishment application and guidelines at
http://www.arlingtontx.gov/health/pdf/permit_temporaryfood.pdf.
- The guidelines are in addition to the State Food Rules.
Vendors must comply with both. The guidelines are very
minimal but are vital to the health of the community and
Farmer’s Market visitors. If vendors cannot safely operate
within these guidelines the proposed scope of operation must
be reconsidered.
- If vendors are preparing and packaging foods for
distribution a Food Manufacturer license from the
Manufactured Foods Division of the Texas Department of State
Health Services may be required. Vendors may contact the
State directly at 512-834-6670.
- To avoid late fees vendors must return the completed
application with payment to the Community Services
Department office 10 days prior to the first day of
operation.
All wastewater, including water from hand wash stations or ice
displays must be disposed of at a sanitary sewer location.
Wastewater cannot be disposed of on the ground or in the storm
drain.
(pdf)
Texas Department of State Health Services Food
Manufacturer’s information
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