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Department of Public Health –
Food Inspection Program (915-543-3645)
When are plans required to be submitted for a food establishment?
Plans are required for new or extensively remodeled buildings?
Who do I call to inspect my food establishment after my building is constructed or remodeled?
This information will be provided to you on a referral form upon filing the food establishment application. If the form is misplaced, call (915)541-4434 for assistance.
When do I apply for a food establishment permit and license?
Apply prior to taking over an existing food establishment because permits and licenses do not transfer from person to person and prior to opening a new food establishment. First, submit your new building or major remodel plans for review @ City Hall, Two Civic Center Plaza, 5th Floor. You can submit your food establishment application at that time.
Where do I locate the food establishment application form?
The form is available at City Hall, 5th floor; at Tillman Health Center, 222 S. Campbell Street, Room 200; or you can request a copy be sent via email to you. (Please see email contact at bottom of the page.)
How do I fill out the food establishment application?
The form has step by step instructions on the back side of the application.
Can I open the restaurant, bakery, market, day care, bar, etc. immediately after I apply?
You can not open the food establishment until a passing site assessment is conducted by the Department of Public Health.
Who do I call for an inspection?
At the time you submit your food establishment application, you will be provided with a site assessment form which provides the contact information for the inspector assigned.
When do I call for an inspection?
Ideally, you should call for inspection (site assessment) 10 weekdays prior to your planned opening day and 24 hours after submitting your food establishment application. This will provide enough time for scheduling and for any corrections that may be needed.
How soon after I call will the inspection be conducted?
Ideally, the inspection will be conducted within 3 working days.
What equipment do I need to open a restaurant?
A list of requirements is available at the Tillman Health Center 222 S. Campbell, or City Hall 5th floor, or via email as per email address in last bullet below.
I’m just selling pre-packaged candy and sodas. Why do I need a food establishment permit?
A food establishment is defined as; an operation that stores, prepares, packages, serves, vends, or otherwise provides food for human consumption.
Food is defined as; A raw, or cooked, or processed edible substance, ice, beverage, or ingredient used or intended for use or for sale in whole or part for human consumption, or chewing gum.
Although the requirements are quite basic; providing candy, sodas or chewing gum for public consumption requires a food establishment permit.
Are there any fees assessed to the application?
Yes. The application processing fee is $53. No application processing fee is assessed to Temporary Food Establishments operating @ festivals, bazaars, etc. Site assessment fees and food establishment license fees are assessed and vary depending on the type of food establishment. Temporary Food Establishments are assessed a license fee only.
Who can I contact if I have any questions reference the food application or an inspection?
Program Location: 222 S. Campbell Street, 2nd Floor, El Paso, Texas 79901; (915)543-3645 or the Development Assistance Center, C/O Engineering and Construction Management, #2 Civic Center Plaza, 5th Floor, El Paso Texas 79901; (915)240-3299
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Engineering and Construction Management
(915-541-4228)
I need construction information in reference to a city project.
Please call Project Engineering at (915) 541-4200.
When do I need to get a permit to cut the street?
When you are going to be excavating on city Right-of-way (ROW).
Where can I get a permit to cut the street?
At the City of El Paso; 2 Civic Center Plaza; 541-4200 4th floor Engineering & Construction Management Department
What documents do I need to get a paving cut permit?
You will need liability insurance, performance bond and an approved traffic control permit
Does the map room have House plans or Commercial Plans?
No, for commercial and Residential Plans Please call Building Permits and Inspections at 541-4569
Does the map room have plans outside of the City Limits?
No, for plans outside the city limits, call the County at (915)546-2015
Can the map room reproduce and charge for copies of plans and documents that the public need?
YES, the map room only provides copies of documents that are stored and retained by map room. Telephone: (915) 541-4429
What are the block, lot, and subdivision of my Property?
2. Map Room, City Hall 4th. Floor. Telephone: (915) 541-4429
3. Planning Division – Subdivision Section. Telephone (915) 541-4024
What benchmarks and elevations are located on a particular intersection?
Map Room, City Hall 4th. Floor. Telephone: (915) 541-4429
What is the proposed finish grade and finish floor of my house shown on the subdivision improvement plans?
Map Room, City Hall 4th. Floor. Telephone: (915) 541-4429
Is my property located within a flood zone?
Please contact Land Development at (915) 541-4824 / 541-4156
What development is being constructed on (a particular area)?
Please contact Land Development at (915) 541-4824 / 541-4156
Where do I get copies of approved subdivision plans?
Please contact the Map Room, City Hall 4th Floor. Telephone: (915) 541-4429
What are the requirements for a Strom Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) for construction or Industrial sites?
Please contact Land Development at (915) 541-4824 / 541-4156
What are the contractor requirements for registration?
The requirements vary depending on your field of expertise. Please call the Business Center at (915) 541-4558
Information is also available on the city’s webpage www.elpasotexas.gov
How do I schedule a residential or commercial inspection?
All inspections are scheduled by calling the interactive voice response (IVR) system at (915) 313-6100
Can a subdivision inspection be scheduled through the IVR system?
No, all subdivision inspections can be scheduled by calling (915) 541-4970
If I have a question regarding permit payments on my credit card, who should I contact?
Please contact The Customer Relations and Building Supervisor at (915) 541-4558
Do I need to get a permit for a fence/rock wall?
Please call Building Permits and Inspections at (915) 541-4718
Do I need a permit to move into an existing tenant space?
Please call Building Permits and Inspections at (915) 541-4718
I need a Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) for an existing location; how can I get a copy of the C of O?
Please call Building Permits and Inspections at (915) 541-4558
What is an EAB number?
This is a registration number obtained from a RAS (Registered Accessibility Specialist). Projects valued at or above $50,000 require that the applicant go to http://www.license.state.tx.us/
Please call Building Permits and Inspections at (915) 541-4718
When do I need an Asbestos Report?
Whenever there is a modification (addition, remodel) to an existing building.
Please call Building Permits and Inspections at (915) 541-4718
How can I find out when a project is going to be sent out to bid?
Please contacts the Contracts Development Coordinator at (915) 541-4200
What are the insurance and bonding requirements for bidding purposes?
Please contacts the Contracts Development Coordinator at (915) 541-4542
What is the status of my invoice for payment?
Please contacts the Contracts Development Coordinator at (915) 541-4626
Where do I information for informal bidding projects?
Please contacts the Contracts Development Coordinator at (915) 541-4521
How many sets of plans do I need to submit for permit review?
2 complete sets of plans are required.
Where can I obtain the necessary applications to apply for a permit?
The applications are available at the kiosk and at the City of El Paso’s web site
Do I need the services of a professional to design a commercial development based on land use regulations?
Yes.
Do architectural plans need to be signed and sealed by a licensed architect in the state of Texas?
Yes.
Do I need a grading permit for a commercial development?
Yes, a grading permit is required.
Can a commercial building located in a special flood hazard area be flood-proofed?
Yes; residential buildings cannot be flood-proofed.
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