Health Permit

In order to operate a new or remodeled food establishment in the City of Grand Prairie, the owner/operator must obtain a Health Permit (i.e., a “Food Service/Establishment Permit” or “Environmental Regulated Facility – Food Permit”) from the City of Grand Prairie Public Health and Environmental Quality Department.

On all plan reviews, the Public Health and Environmental Quality Department looks for:

Asbestos surveys
Potential cross-connections with the public water supply
Industrial waste sample points for the sanitary sewer
Grease traps, if necessary
Compliance with federal, state and local requirements

All applications must be presented with facility plans for review. Drawings must show a floor plan, fixture layout, room finish schedule, and plumbing riser diagram.

Apply

Step 1.Apply for Certificate of Occupancy

For a new business and/or change of ownership, a Certificate of Occupancy Application must be submitted online to the Building Inspections Division. View the Certificate of Occupancy web page for information on how to apply.

Step 2.(If necessary) Apply for Commercial Building Permit

For new construction or remodeling, a Commercial Building Permit Application must be submitted online in addition to the Certificate of Occupancy. This includes all new construction and any type of remodeling, renovations, rehabs, retrofitting, demolitions, additions, etc. View the Commercial Building Permit web page for information on how to apply.

Step 3.Fill Out Solid Waste Verification Form

Fill out a Solid Waste Verification Form. You will be required to upload this document during the online application process for your Certificate of Occupancy and Health Permit.

Step 4.Apply for Health Permit

After you fill out the Certificate of Occupancy Application (Step 1), the Public Health and Environmental Quality Department will review the application and will send you a request to fill out a Health Permit Application(PDF, 129KB).

The Health Permit Application can be submitted electronically or in person. (The Certificate of Occupancy and Building Permit applications must be submitted online through the Customer Self-Service portal.)

Location:
City Hall
300 W. Main Street, 2nd Floor
Grand Prairie, Texas 75050

Business Hours:
8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday

Phone: 972-237-8055

Email: environmentalservices@GPTX.org

Step 5.What happens next?

After completing the applications, you will see a list of required inspections within the Customer Self-Service portal. In addition to other inspections required for your Certificate of Occupancy, a pre-operational inspection by an Environmental Specialist is required prior to opening a food service establishment. City staff will contact you to schedule these inspections.

Permits will be issued when the facility is complete and in compliance with the rules and regulations from the City of Grand Prairie and the State of Texas.

Fees

Food Establishments

Fees
$150.00	Change of Owner
$200.00	New Establishment or Extensive Remodel
$500.00	Annual Renewal for Full Service
$300.00	Yearly Renewal for a Convenience Store
$250.00	Yearly Renewal for Other Types (including Jolly Chef and/or food preparation trucks) and/or for additional permits
$1,000.00	Dance Floor Permit
$25.00	Health Permit Duplicate or Replacement Permit

Pay fee in person to the Public Health and Environmental Quality Department.