Food Services

Food Service Inspections
Inspections of food facilities include full service restaurants, fast food, grocery stores, convenience stores, and temporary food service events. Inspections are done on a risk-based basis from 1 to 3 times yearly and on a complaint basis to ensure compliance. Consumer Health also inspects mobile food vendors such as taco trucks, ice cream trucks and weekend food vendors at large retail sites.

To view the City of North Richland Hills Ordinance on Food Services Establishments, please see the Online Code of Ordinances, Chapter 18, Article IV.

	Texas Food Establishment Rules
	Consumer Health Fees
	Rating System For Food Establishments
	Mobile Food Vendor Permit
	Weekend Food Vendor Permit
	Commissary Approval Letter 07

NOTICE: There have been recent changes to the City of North Richland Hills Ordinance on Food Service Establishments in reference to Weekend Food Vendors. Weekend Food Vendors must now operate only in front of single business with 100,000 ft² or more in commercial or retail land use zones. Complete details may be found on the Online Code of Ordinances, Chapter 18, Article IV.

Food Handler Permits
Food handler permits are required for all persons who handle food, utensils, or food service equipment. An $18.00 fee is charge for a three-year permit. Individuals who are 62 years of age or older must pay a $6.00 fee for the same three-year permit. Business requesting an on-site food handler class must have at least 15 employees needing certification and can call (817)427-6650 to schedule. Not all business will qualify for an on-site class.

	Information about obtaining a Food Handler Permit
	2008 English Food Handler Training Schedule
	2008 Spanish Food Handler Training Schedule
	On-Site Food Handler Class Form

Certified Food Protection Manager
Every food establishment must have at least one person in charge at each location who is responsible for supervising food preparation and services and who has a valid Food Protection Management Training Certificate issued by the Texas Department Health. Food Protection Management Training Certificates are obtained by successfully completing of a Texas Department of Health accredited Food Protection Management Training Program or other approved nationally recognized certification.

Texas Department of State Health Services - Certified Food Manager Training Information

Plan Review
All new or remodeled food establishments are required to submit plans to be reviewed for compliance with health code regulations. Plans must include a floor plan, equipment layout, and a finish schedule for all floors, walls, and ceilings. All facilities must go through this process before a health permit to operate can be issued. In addition to the health permit, a certificate of occupancy is also required. The certificate of occupancy can be obtained through the Building Inspection Department, which is located at City Hall, 7301 N.E. Loop 820. Please contact Building Inspections at (817)427-6300 with any questions about the process.

	Food Establishment Permit
	Construction requirements for a New and Remodeled Food Establishments
	Consumer Health Certificate of Occupancy Inspection Checklist

Temporary Food Service Event Guidelines
A temporary food service event is an event where food and/or beverages are offered to the public, either for a price or free. Temporary food facilities are fixed for a period of time not to exceed three (3) days. All temporary food facilities must be approved by the Consumer Health Division. Applications for temporary food service events should be submitted for processing at least two (2) weeks prior to the event. Non-profit organizations will be required to show proof of non-profit status and will not be charged a fee. All temporary food service events must meet the Health Department guidelines. For questions concerning temporary food service events, please call (817)427-6650. Additional permits may be required for your event. Please contact Building Inspections at (817)427-6300.

	Temporary Food Establishment Permit Temporary Food Establishment Permit - Online Application.New!!!
	Guidelines for Temporary Food Establishment
	Temporary Event Checklist

Consumer Health Notifications
The following are links to notifications recently issued by the Consumer Health Division. These notifications include information on State Law changes and current State and local laws and regulations.

  PTA, School Principal Notification on Temporary Food Service Events
  Bare Hand Contact Food Handling Requirements
  2008 Health Permit Letter
  Rodent Control Preventative Maintenance