Issued by Texas DSHS (exam from an accredited or ANSI-certified provider), at step 4 of 6 in the opening sequence: get the permits for your kind of business.
At least one person with management authority over food preparation must hold the certificate, posted where customers can see it. Local health departments may ask for more.
Checked Oct 15, 2026 against the agency’s page.
Step 4 of 6: Get the permits for your kind of business
1Set up the business
2Register for tax
3Approve the space
4Get the permits for your kind of business
5Alcohol permits
6Before the first hire
Issued by Texas DSHS (exam from an accredited or ANSI-certified provider).
Sources and dates
Texas DSHS food manager licensing page; Texas Food Establishment Rules 25 TAC 228. Checked against the agency’s page on the date shown; cities add their own fees.
Questions about opening here.
Yes. At least one person with management authority over food preparation must hold the certificate, posted where customers can see it.
Yes. At least one person with management authority over food preparation must hold the certificate, posted where customers can see it.
Yes. At least one person with management authority over food preparation must hold the certificate, posted where customers can see it.
Yes. At least one person with management authority over food preparation must hold the certificate, posted where customers can see it.
Yes. At least one person with management authority over food preparation must hold the certificate, posted where customers can see it.
Yes. At least one person with management authority over food preparation must hold the certificate, posted where customers can see it.
Yes. At least one person with management authority over food preparation must hold the certificate, posted where customers can see it.
Yes. At least one person with management authority over food preparation must hold the certificate, posted where customers can see it.
Yes. At least one person with management authority over food preparation must hold the certificate, posted where customers can see it.
No. In Texas it is listed for coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, pizza shops, bars, wine bars and 3 more.
No. In Texas it is listed for coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, pizza shops, bars, wine bars and 3 more.
No. In Texas it is listed for coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, pizza shops, bars, wine bars and 3 more.
No. In Texas it is listed for coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, pizza shops, bars, wine bars and 3 more.
No. In Texas it is listed for coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, pizza shops, bars, wine bars and 3 more.
No. In Texas it is listed for coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, pizza shops, bars, wine bars and 3 more.
No. In Texas it is listed for coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, pizza shops, bars, wine bars and 3 more.
No. In Texas it is listed for coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, pizza shops, bars, wine bars and 3 more.
No. In Texas it is listed for coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, pizza shops, bars, wine bars and 3 more.
No. In Texas it is listed for coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, pizza shops, bars, wine bars and 3 more.
No. In Texas it is listed for coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, pizza shops, bars, wine bars and 3 more.
Texas DSHS (exam from an accredited or ANSI-certified provider).
Step 4 of 6, get the permits for your kind of business. The steps before it: set up the business, register for tax and approve the space.
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