Restaurants

Pay for Your Health Permit Online

• Health Permit Payment Form

General Information

The Environmental Services Food Establishment Inspection and Permitting Program is put in place to protect the health of all Burleson residents.  This is accomplished through permitting food facilities serving to the public, ensuring that they meet minimum State standards for safe operation, and minimizing risk of spreading food-borne illness.  In addition, we perform routine health inspections to identify potential hazards to public health. 

Report a Complaint

To report suspected food-borne illness, send Environmental Services an email or call (817) 426-9832.

Food Establishment Inspection Scores

• Food Establishment Inspection Reports 
• Explanation of scoring system

Laws and Regulations

City of Burleson has adopted the following regulations:

• FDA Food Code 2017
• Texas Food Establishment Rules
• Dogs on Restaurant Patio
• Minimum Requirements for Food Establishments
  

Plan Review

Plans for extensive remodeling and construction of any food service establishment (restaurants, retail food stores, schools and daycare facilities) must be submitted to the Environmental Services Department for review under city and state law. Please submit the attached application along with an official copy of the plans to be reviewed via email.  

• Plan Review Application

Applications

• Food Establishment - To be used for new food establishments, change of name, change of address and change of ownership. Please note current permits do not transfer to the new owner.
• Mobile Food Operation
• Temporary Food Permit
• Food Truck Operational Site Application

Food Safety Educational Material

• Food Manager
• Food Handler in-person (Classroom) 
• Food Handler Online
• Educational Handouts
• City of Burleson Food Handler Certification Training - Link coming soon!

FAQs

What does Burleson Environmental Services inspect?

• Environmental Services does not inspect: nail salons, beauty shops, tattoo parlors, tanning salons, residential swimming pools, foster homes or funeral and cremation facilities. To obtain inspection and regulatory information regarding these establishments, please contact the regional office of the Department of State and Health Services at 817-264-4500.

Who do I report health violations to?

• Contact Environmental Services by Email or phone, (817) 426-9832.