San Antonio Metro Health — Food Establishment Permits & Fee Schedule
SA Metro Health — Food Establishment Permits
The City of San Antonio Metropolitan Health District (Metro Health) issues annual food establishment permits under the Texas Food Establishment Rules (TFER). A valid Certificate of Occupancy (see [[sa-dsd-building-permits]]) must be presented when purchasing a food permit.
Annual Food Establishment Permit fees
Fee is based on gross annual volume of food sales:
| Annual Sales Volume | Annual Permit Fee |
|---|---|
| $0 – $49,999 | $310.00 |
| $50,000 – $149,999 | $618.00 |
| $150,000 or more | $928.00 |
A new coffee shop at 601 Delaware would likely start in the $310 tier and move to $618 once established.
Other food establishment fees
| Type | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Reinspection | $150 | Any inspection beyond the normal schedule |
| Health Licensing Inspection | $150 | Pre-permitting inspection for change of ownership requiring new permit without new COO |
| Consultation Fee | $139 | Pre-COO inspection or other consultative visits |
| Food Permit Late Fee | $100 | Permit more than 30 days overdue |
| Food Permit Replacement | $15 | Lost documentation |
| Permit Reinstatement | $103 | After suspension |
| Operating Without Permit | $154 | Penalty when discovered by Environmental Health Officer |
Mobile / temporary permit fees
| Type | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Food Vendor — unpackaged non-TCS | $100 | |
| Mobile Food Vendor — prepackaged TCS | $200 | |
| Mobile Food Vendor — openly handled TCS | $258 | |
| Temporary Food Permit (14 days) | $52 | |
| Temporary Food Permit (2 years) | $200 |
Staff certification requirements
- Every shift must have at least one Certified Food Manager (CFM) on site
- CFM course (accredited): covers foodborne illness prevention, HACCP, allergen management
- Estimated cost: $75–$150 per person; valid 5 years
- Food handler cards: $7–$15 per person
Physical office
Food and Environmental Office at Development and Business Services
1901 South Alamo, San Antonio, TX
Hours: 7:45am–4:30pm
Phone: (210) 207-0135
General inquiries: call 311 or (210) 207-6000
Relevance to 601 Delaware
601 Delaware’s last documented use was auto repair (Olympia Mobile Alignment, 1989). Opening a coffee shop constitutes a change of use — a new COO is required (see [[sa-dsd-building-permits]]) before Metro Health will issue a food permit. Annual permit cost at opening-year sales volume: likely $310/year.
See also
- [[sa-dsd-building-permits]] — Certificate of Occupancy and building permit process
- [[hh-coffee-factory]] — 601 Delaware Street context