Special Events

2805 N. Navarro
Victoria, Texas 77901
(361)578-6281

Temporary food service establishments may be operated in conjunction with a special event or celebration for a time not to exceed fourteen (14) consecutive days. All temporary food service operations shall contact the Environmental Health Division 14 days prior to the event and complete an  Application to Operate a Temporary Food Service Establishment. All temporary food service operations shall comply with the  Temporary Food Service Requirements as per the Texas Food Establishment Rules, §229.170.

All events open to the public in which food is conveyed shall obtain a temporary food service establishment permit and comply with all temporary food service requirements. Non-profit organizations (such as schools, religious organizations, and governmental agencies) hosting special events in which food is conveyed are exempt from the permit fee, but shall comply with all temporary food service requirements. Fees for a Temporary Food Service permit are found on the Application to Operate a Temporary Food Service Establishment.

Special Events held within the City of Victoria, with two or more for-profit food vendors, shall review the Temporary Food Service Requirements for Event Organizers, complete an Application to Operate a Temporary Food Service Establishment, and provide the Environmental Health Division with a list of all food vendors  participating at the special event. Event organizers have the option to pay a fee of $100.00 to cover all food vendors OR each food vendor will be responsible for paying $50.00 for a Temporary Food Service Establishment permit.