Food Dealers Permits

All food processing establishments, food service establishments, temporary food establishments and mobile food units are required to obtain a Food Dealers Permit from both the Bell County Public Health District and the City of Temple.

Applications for Food Dealers Permits may be obtained through:

Bell County Public Health District
2905 W. Adams
Temple, TX 76504
254-771-2106 Telephone
254-778-8251 Fax

Pursuant to Ordinance 2021-0027 adopting Chapter 14, Food & Food Establishments , and fees set forth in Resolution 2020-0370-R, adopted by the Temple City Council, the fee collected by the City of Temple for issuance of a Food Dealers Permit is $50 per year, and the fee for issuance of a Mobile Food Service Unit is $50 per year.  Access the Mobile Food Unit Application. 

Questions regarding Food Dealer’s Permits in the City of Temple should be directed to the City Secretary’s Office, 254-298-5700.