TABC Certification
Texas Food and Beverage Certificate
The FB certificate verifies your business is food first. It can enable alcohol to go, allow operation in restricted areas, and exempt you from the conduct bond. We file it with your permit.
What It Allows
Food and Beverage Certificate
The certificate marks your business as food first, which can enable alcohol to go, allow operation in restricted areas, and exempt you from the conduct surety bond, potentially saving 5,000 to 10,000 dollars.
Who needs it
Mixed Beverage or Wine and Malt permit holders that run a real kitchen and want the bond exemption, to go sales, or restricted area operation.
Requirements
What You Need
- Commercial kitchen equipment capable of cooking multiple entrees
- Food service available during all hours that alcohol is served
- Public, on site dining, which rules out a ghost kitchen
- A valid local health department food service permit before TABC issuance
The Details
Fees and Key Facts
Fees are the state portion and are subject to change. Local fees and bonds are additional. We confirm current figures for your exact permit during your consultation.
Questions
Food and Beverage Certificate FAQ
Does the FB certificate remove my bond?
In most cases yes. Most Food and Beverage Certificate holders are exempt from the conduct surety bond under the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, which can save 5,000 to 10,000 dollars.
Do prepackaged snacks qualify?
No. You need a real commercial kitchen and public on site dining. Prepackaged snacks alone do not qualify.
Do I need a separate health permit?
Yes. You must hold a valid local health department food service permit before the TABC issues the certificate.
How often does it renew?
The certificate renews every two years, alongside your primary permit.
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