Mesquite follows Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 437, allowing home production and direct sale of approved low-risk foods up to $50,000 annually without a permit.
Cottage food operations in Mesquite are governed by Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 437, which preempts local permitting for qualifying home-based food businesses. Producers may make and sell non-potentially-hazardous foods such as baked goods, jams, jellies, candies, dried herbs, granola, popcorn, roasted coffee, and certain pickled or fermented foods. Annual gross sales must not exceed $50,000. Products must be labeled with producer name, address, ingredients, allergens, and a disclaimer that the food was made in a home kitchen and is not inspected. Sales are allowed direct to consumers (in person, online, mail, farmers markets) but not wholesale to restaurants or stores. Producers must complete an accredited food handler course. Mesquite cannot require additional permits but zoning and home-occupation rules still apply.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Mesquite code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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