Environmental and Health Services
Food Protection - Fixed Food Facility

Restaurant Food Handlers Training Class Schedule (PDF)
RestaurantFood Handler Certification Application (PDF)
Restaurant Food Handler Training Classes (PDF)

2008 Homeless Food Safety Training classes (PDF) and
Provisions for Feeding the Homeless Brochure (PDF)
Meal Provider Program Sites (PDF)

Texas Food Establishment Rules (TFER) Rule Changes that Impact Operations of Food Establishments In the City of Dallas, effective
January 24, 2007 (PDF)

Food Establishment Permit
Food establishment permits are required for restaurants, bars, grocery stores, mobile food units, temporary food events and schools.

To obtain a permit to operate a food establishment, the following are needed when submitting application:

For additional information, contact Food Protection and Education office between 8:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. and 1:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M. at (214) 670-8083 or visit the office at: 7901 Goforth Rd, Dallas, Texas 75238.
The office is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1 to 4:30 p.m.

Complaints Concerning Restaurants
To report a possible food-borne illness or unsanitary condition at a restaurant or other food-related service concerns or issues, contact the Department of Environmental and Health Services, Food Protection and Education, between 8:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. and 1:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M. at (214) 670-8083.

Online Restaurant Smoking Complaint

Online Restaurant Complaint

Registered Food Service Manager
Each food establishment (fixed) is required to have an on-site Registered Food Service Manager. The Registered Food Service Manager class is offered at various locations throughout the state. A list of those locations may be obtained either by calling Food Protection and Education at (214) 670-8083, or visiting the office at 7901 Goforth Rd, between 8:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. and 1:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M.
A list of the locations may be obtained here: TDH Course Registry of the Food Protection Management Training Programs.

Home Preparation
Home preparation of food for public consumption is prohibited. All food that is to be consumed by the public, whether free or for sale, must be prepared at a commercial establishment that is inspected by a federal, state or local health authority.

Roadside/Parking Lot Sales
Vending on public property is prohibited except in the downtown Central Business District. Anyone selling goods (flowers, purses, shoes, etc.) on parking lots or along roadsides is doing so illegally. This type of activity is regulated by the Department of Code Compliance. For additional information on vending, contact the Department of Environmental and Health Services, Food Protection and Education office, between 8:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. and 1:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M. at (214) 670-8083.

City of Dallas Chapter 50 Consumer Affairs Article XII Street Vendors code