Getting Started

Food Manager's Certificate - All food businesses must have at least one employee who has a Food Manager's Certificate -- required by the City of Austin / Travis County Health Department.  This certificate must be available at all times while in the kitchen to show City of Austin (CoA) Health Department (HD) officials upon request.

Food Handler's Certificate - All employees, if any, of your food business must have a Food Handler’s Certificate per the CoA HD.  If a person has a Food Manager's Certificate, they DO NOT also need Food Handler's).

 

Wingman Kitchen's Operating Agreement - This is the contractual Terms and Conditions related to using Wingman Kitchens' facility.  Mobile Food Vendors also have a similar agreement to sign with us.  

Insurance requirement - A certificate of insurance showing a minimum of $1,000,000 Commercial General Liability Insurance with Wingman KITCHENS, LLC listed as an additional insured.  Kitchen member must maintain this policy coverage for the duration of Wingman Kitchen use.

 

Security Deposit- Your security deposit will match the amount of the monthly membership fee, with a minimum requirement of $350. Should you choose to increase your hours package, you will be required to raise your security deposit within 10 calendar days of notifying us of your requested increase.  Conversely, if you decrease your hours and remain at that package for 4 consecutive months, we will refund the difference of the security deposit accordingly.  Security deposits are returned within 15 business days of the end of your membership. Click here to see our preferred vendor, FLIP is affordable, quality, and fast!

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Application for a Food Enterprise Permit - A permit issued by the CoA HD is necessary for you to operate a food-related business.  Wingman Kitchens must receive a copy of this permit, and you must have your permit on display in the kitchen at all times.  You must have an agreement with us prior to applying for this permit with the CoA.  The CoA issued a new fee schedule effective  9/30/21.  The new fee schedule is HERE).

Request for Pre-Opening Inspection - This inspection is required by the CoA/Travis County Health Department, paid for by the permit applicant, and should be submitted at the same time as the Application for a Food Enterprise Permit. Form is HERE.

Mail the Application for a Food Enterprise Permit and the Request for Pre-Opening Inspection to the CoA HD, or drop them off in person to the CoA HD at 1520 Rutherford Lane. You can also e-mail the forms to ehsd.service@austintexas.gov.  The CoA HD will contact you directly to arrange for a Pre-Opening inspection time.