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Austin Fire Mobile Food Vendor Permit

AFD’s documented MFV permit/inspection administration and annual-permit process for the earliest fully supported current fee/detail set; this is not a claim of permit inception.

Open governed requirement recordOfficial evidence path recorded
Jurisdiction
  • City of Austin
Agency
  • Austin Fire Department
Activity context
  • Use an appliance producing grease-laden vapors
Effective period
2025-10-01 · current
PublishedInspection

Austin Mobile Food Vendor Electrical Inspection Form

An initial Austin Fire inspection may require the electrical inspection form.

Open governed requirement recordOfficial evidence path recorded
Jurisdiction
  • City of Austin
Agency
  • Austin Fire Department
Activity context
  • Use electric cooking equipment
Effective period
2022-05-01 · current
PublishedInspection

Austin Mobile Food Vendor Fire Inspection

Austin Fire inspection is required for qualifying mobile units operating in Austin.

Open governed requirement recordOfficial evidence path recorded
Jurisdiction
  • City of Austin
Agency
  • Austin Fire Department
Activity context
  • Use a grease-laden-vapor appliance
  • Use propane
Effective period
2023-10-01 · current
PublishedLocal Approval

Austin Mobile Food Vendor Fire Suppression System

A qualifying Austin mobile unit needs an IFC-compliant fire suppression system.

Open governed requirement recordOfficial evidence path recorded
Jurisdiction
  • City of Austin
Agency
  • Austin Fire Department
Activity context
  • Use a grease-laden-vapor appliance
Effective period
2022-05-01 · current
PublishedLocal Approval

Austin Temporary Food Event Service Review

Austin mobile-vending authority transition can affect event operations.

Open governed requirement recordOfficial evidence path recorded
Jurisdiction
  • City of Austin
Agency
  • Austin Public Health
Activity context
  • Participate in a public event
  • Expand service outside the vehicle
Effective period
2026-08-26 · current
PublishedLicense

Texas DSHS Mobile Food Vendor License

Texas MFVs operating an FVV must hold the DSHS license; Type I/II/III are classifications of this one license.

Open governed requirement recordOfficial evidence path recorded
Jurisdiction
  • Texas
Agency
  • Texas Department of State Health Services
Activity context
  • Operate a mobile food vendor
Effective period
2026-07-01 · current
PublishedInspection

Texas DSHS Mobile Food Vendor Pre-Licensing Inspection

DSHS performs an initial pre-licensing inspection before issuing the MFV license.

Open governed requirement recordOfficial evidence path recorded
Jurisdiction
  • Texas
Agency
  • Texas Department of State Health Services
Activity context
  • Operate a mobile food vendor
Effective period
2026-07-01 · current
PublishedLicense

Texas DSHS Type I Mobile Food Vendor License

Type I license for mobile vendors that do not sell TCS food.

Open governed requirement recordOfficial evidence path recorded
Jurisdiction
  • Texas
Agency
  • Texas Department of State Health Services
Activity context
  • Sell prepackaged non-TCS food
Effective period
2026-07-01 · current
PublishedLicense

Texas DSHS Type II Mobile Food Vendor License

Type II license for limited TCS handling, preparation, or reheating.

Open governed requirement recordOfficial evidence path recorded
Jurisdiction
  • Texas
Agency
  • Texas Department of State Health Services
Activity context
  • Sell or handle TCS food
Effective period
2026-07-01 · current
PublishedInspection

Texas DSHS Type II Pre-Licensing Inspection

Type II pre-licensing inspection fee and inspection step.

Open governed requirement recordOfficial evidence path recorded
Jurisdiction
  • Texas
Agency
  • Texas Department of State Health Services
Activity context
  • Sell or handle TCS food
Effective period
2026-07-01 · current
PublishedLicense

Texas DSHS Type III Mobile Food Vendor License

Type III license for vendors that prepare, cook, hold, and serve food.

Open governed requirement recordOfficial evidence path recorded
Jurisdiction
  • Texas
Agency
  • Texas Department of State Health Services
Activity context
  • Prepare, cook, hold, or serve food
Effective period
2026-07-01 · current
PublishedInspection

Texas DSHS Type III Pre-Licensing Inspection

Type III pre-licensing inspection fee and inspection step.

Open governed requirement recordOfficial evidence path recorded
Jurisdiction
  • Texas
Agency
  • Texas Department of State Health Services
Activity context
  • Prepare, cook, hold, or serve food
Effective period
2026-07-01 · current
PublishedLocal Approval

Texas Mobile Food Vendor Central Preparation Facility Documentation

Central preparation facility documentation is part of the DSHS mobile-vendor profile.

Open governed requirement recordOfficial evidence path recorded
Jurisdiction
  • Texas
Agency
  • Texas Department of State Health Services
Activity context
  • Prepare, cook, hold, or serve food
Effective period
2026-07-01 · current
PublishedTax Registration

Texas Sales Tax Permit for Taxable Food Sales

A Texas sales-tax permit may be relevant to taxable ready-to-eat food sales.

Open governed requirement recordOfficial evidence path recorded
Jurisdiction
  • Texas
Agency
  • Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Activity context
  • Sell ready-to-eat food
Effective period
2026-08-26 · current