Permits and Fees

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Food Handling Training Program

Online Food Handler Training

New Businesses

The following businesses must obtain a permit from the Health Department:

Any Commercial Food Establishment
Mobile Food Establishments (including carts and raspa trucks)
Tire shops/ Mobile tire services (Must be signed of by the building and zoning officials)
Public or Semi Public Pools
Tattoo and body piercing Shops (Must be approved by the Texas Department of Health Services first and obtain a special use permit from the building department)
Schools
Commercial Adult and Child Day Care Facilities

Downloadable applications are available.

Day Care and Foster Homes can also obtain an Environmental Health Assessment Inspection for a fee of $75.00.

All establishments must complete a New Business Application with the City of Laredo Building & Zoning Department.

For more specific information on licensing please call (956) 795-4904 or email mjimenez@ci.laredo.tx.us.

Mobile Food Establishments

Temporary Licenses

Temporary license can be obtained for Plate sales and Special Events.

Cost: $20.00 a Day
Food items cannot be prepared at home.
Food must be prepared on site or obtained from a licensed establishment. Receipts or donation letter must be brought in as proof.