Food Permit

Food Businesses Need Austin Public Health Permits

Austin Public Health says a business that serves food in Austin must obtain a permit to operate. The city describes a typical path as plan review, a pre-opening inspection, and routine operational inspections after the permit is issued.

The same Austin Public Health page ties Travis County food-establishment permits to Travis County Code Chapter 247 for unincorporated county areas. That means the right permit depends on where the business sits and what kind of food operation it is. Check Austin Public Health before signing a lease, remodeling a kitchen, or opening a restaurant, coffee shop, bar kitchen, or food counter.

Source to confirm: Austin Public Health - Fixed Food Establishments

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