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Information about Opening a Restaurant

WCCHD Environmental Health Services is responsible for issuing permits and for inspecting new food establishments in Williamson County. Before opening a restaurant in Williamson County, several conditions must be met. The Procedures for Opening a Food Establishment in Williamson County or the City of Pflugerville form lists all of these requirements.

Permitting Process

To obtain a permit for a new restaurant, you must first visit our Environmental Health Services office located at 211 Commerce Blvd., Suite 111, Round Rock, Texas 78664 and bring your plans for the restaurant with you for an official review. Once the plans are reviewed and approved, you must obtain a Food Establishment Permit Application for the establishment. Then our staff will visit the restaurant and inspect for compliance. Once finished, a permit is issued and you are able to open for business. For more information about this process please call (512) 248-7617.

Remember that all Williamson County food establishment employees are required to obtain food handlers cards, available through WCCHD.

Forms and Contact Information

Visit our Forms Library to download all Food Service related forms and applications. Contact Food Inspection Services by phone at (512) 248-7617 or e-mail Food Services.

See also Locations & Hours for Food Service office locations and hours, and the Telephone Directory for a list of helpful numbers.