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Temporary Food Guidelines for Events
Coordinating An Event
As the City has grown, we have seen an increase in differing types of festivals, races and other events. In an effort to ensure the food and drink provided to the public at these events is safe and prepared in sanitary conditions, the City requires a temporary food permit for any event taking place within the City of Sugar Land where food or beverages will be offered to the public (for free or for sale) at a location other than a permanent fixed food establishment.
Event Producers (individual/organization putting the event together)
- Contact the Food Inspection Program at 281-275-2170 or via email at foodinspection@sugarlandtx.gov at least six weeks before the event is to take place.
- Staff will assist you with determining which is the most appropriate type of temporary food permit for your event
Temporary Food Permits
Apply online only.
Temporary Retail Food Establishment Single-Day Event:
- Lasts no longer than 14 consecutive days
- Is a single event and not recurring
- Permit issued for specific dates on which the event will be held
- Submit online: Temporary Retail Food Establishment Single-Day Event Application
Temporary Retail Food Establishment Multiple Event:
- Multiple events occurring within one (1) year from the permit's effective date, provided that each event does not exceed 14 consecutive days.
- Submit online: Temporary Retail Food Establishment Multiple Event Application
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Citizen Self Service Portal
- Access the portal at: www.sugarlandtx.gov/CSS
- More information on CSS including user guides is available at: www.sugarlandtx.gov/CSSLive
The Citizen Self Service portal moves permits, license, and plan submittal processes to convenient online intake only.
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User Guides
- How to Register
- How to log into CSS
- Requesting an Inspection
- Paying Fees/Invoices
- Resubmittal Process
- you received a notification via email
- your application is in need of corrections
- the City has requested additional documents to be submitted
- Adding a Contact to a Permit
- to add a property owner (if the original applicant is the contractor)
- to add a contractor (if the original applicant is the property owner)
- to add subcontractor and other consultants
- Sub-Permit Application
- Possible only if the parent building permit HAS BEEN approved
- How to Access your Company Records
- To be linked to your company’s records
Introductory Video
Watch the introductory video
Food Establishment Guidelines
The guidelines provide key information regarding the operation of a temporary food establishment. Event Producers are asked to share this information with their vendors to ensure that the food and beverages offered to the public are safe and handled correctly.
Note: A temporary food establishment permit does not assume approval is issued from other City departments or entities. The individual or organization responsible for coordinating the event is responsible for obtaining the required temporary event approvals from the property.
- How do I know if my application is received?
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The email provided during the application process will receive a notification providing a status update.
- How do I submit or re-submit documents (Layout of Operations, Food Protection Manager Certificate, etc.)?
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The email provided during the application process will receive a request for documents if not submitted during the initial application process, or documents that need correction. Customer must login to profile and upload required attachments.
- How do I pay for permit?
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The email provided during the application process will receive a notification with instructions for remitting payment once application is approved.
- What are the acceptable payment methods online?
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Credit or debit card.
- How do I know if my permit is approved?
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The email provided during the application process will receive a notification with permit attached.
- What do I do with permit that is attached to email notification?
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Print and post in public view on the day(s) of your event. Note: It is against the law to duplicate or revise permit.
- Will my customer information be saved for a later event?
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Yes, your customer profile will be saved for future events. You do not need to create a new customer profile for each application; please use your same login information
- Can I apply for a Mobile Food Unit and Fixed Food Establishment permit online?
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Yes, you may apply online through the Sugar Land Citizen’s Self-Service portal.