Montgomery County Food Businesses Start With Consumer Health

Food work in Montgomery County starts with Environmental Health. Its Consumer Health and Food office works under the Texas Food Establishment Rules.

The steps depend on the job. The list includes first inspections. It also includes requested inspections, ownership changes, temporary event vendors, food manager papers, and establishment policies. The office uses a Food Establishment Plan Submit Form. Plan review comes before opening.

A restaurant, market, school kitchen, day-care kitchen, or event booth should not treat a signed lease as permission to operate. Food permits run apart from building and fire permits. Ask early about plan review, inspection, and payment order.