Health
Purpose
The City of Rosenberg Health Department is primarily responsible for enforcing city, state and federal laws that regulate the food industry. Our goal is to provide the citizens of the City of Rosenberg access to a high quality of life by reducing the potential of foodborne illnesses by focusing on education, regulation, training, and monitoring of the retail food industry.
My Government Online Permitting Software
Beginning June 25, 2025, the City is launching its new My Government Online permitting software online permit and plan management system. MGO improves the permitting process by streamlining items such as: applying for permits, including the ability to upload required documents for review, following along the permit approval and plan review process, scheduling inspections and paying permitting fees, making it easier for citizens and food service establishments to work with the City.
Access the MGO Portal.
How to apply through the MGO portal for food-related permits:
- Go to mgoconnect.org
- Click on customer portal
- Type in “City of Rosenberg” for jurisdiction
- Click Apply for a Permit
- Click BTR option
- Click Get Started on A New Application
- Scroll down to Annual Food Dealer for a Food Establishment Renewal or a mobile Food Establishment
- Scroll Down to Temporary Food Establishment Permit for Temporary Events
- Sign in or Create an Account
- Upload all files required when that option is available
- At the end of all steps, click Submit
Regulations, Fees & Further Information
The City of Rosenberg has adopted the 2015 Texas Food Establishment Rules (TFER) (PDF) available on the Texas Department of State Health Services website. The TFER state that a person may not operate a food establishment without a valid permit or license to operate issued by the regulatory authority. According to the TFER, food establishment includes an operation that is conducted in a mobile, stationary, temporary, or permanent facility or location; where consumption is on or off the premises; and regardless of whether there is a charge for the food.
You may find local regulations pertaining to food establishments in Chapter 13 of the City of Rosenberg Code. The Health Department fees can be found on the City's Schedule of Fees. For further details on particular fees or charges, please email the Health Department or call 832-595-3500.
Find information on the State's Food Safety Manager Certification Program.
New Construction & Change of Ownership
An inspection is required for all new food establishments and any food establishment that has had a change of ownership. Please review the Construction Requirement for Food Establishment (PDF) before contacting the Health Department to schedule an inspection. Applications for permits may not be completed until the Health Department has been contacted and an inspection has occurred. Food Dealer's Permits are not transferable between locations or owners.
Restaurant Scores
View the most recent restaurant scores.
Mobile Food Establishments
Please review the Mobile Food Establishments Information Packet (PDF) before contacting the Health Department.
Access the Mobile Food Unit Approval Process (PDF).
Temporary / Special Event Permits
Please review the Temporary Food Permit Applicant Information Packet (PDF) before contacting the Health Department.
Health Permit Application
Apply through the MGO online portal. Please review the Health Permit Application before contacting the Health Department. For further details, please email the Health Department or call 832-595-3500.
Liquor License Application
Please review the Liquor License Application before contacting the Health Department.
Complaints
To report a complaint, please use the Contact Us Form or contact City of Rosenberg Citizen Relations at 832-595-3301.