Inspections

Property Maintenance & Zoning

Enforcement of Property Maintenance and Housing codes involves upholding the minimum maintenance standards and conditions of all properties, buildings, and structures to ensure the structures are safe, sanitary, and fit for occupation and use.

For permit and building code updates visit: Planning & Inspections

Accessing Case Information

Checking the status of a case is easy. Simply, visit the City’s Citizen Access Portal

Food Inspection

Food inspections prevent food and waterborne illnesses by ensuring compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations governing all types of food establishments through active inspection, surveillance, enforcement, and monitoring.

Review and approve plans for new food service establishments
Issue permits for food service establishments
Inspect food service establishments for legal compliance
Investigate food-related complaints
Initiate legal actions
Obtain voluntary closures of facilities
Recommend suspension or revocation of health permits
Provide educational and informational classes for individuals working in food establishments
Issue food handler and manager cards
Educate the public in safe food handling practices.

Check Food Establishment Scores

Documents & Information

Food Inspection Printable Signs

Hand Washing (Bilingual)
No Smoking (English)
No Smoking (Spanish)
Clean Plates (Bilingual)
Raw Foods (English)
Raw Foods (Spanish)
Fully Cooked Foods (English)
Fully Cooked Foods (Spanish)
Clean Up (English)
Clean Up (Spanish)

Forms & Information

Fixed Food Establishment Information
Mobile Food Vendor Information
Temporary Food Vendor Information
Recurrent Food Vendor Information
Seasonal Food Vendor Information
Food Establishment Application
Central Preparation Facility Agreement
Fee Schedule

Program Location
Open Stop Shop | 811 Texas Ave.
(915) 212-6610

Hours of Operation
Monday - Thursday
8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Friday
8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Fire Inspections

The certified Fire Inspectors for the City of El Paso play a vital role in safeguarding the public’s safety by ensuring compliance with the 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) and local municipal regulations. Their responsibilities encompass following up on referred violations that are required by the State, reviewing safety plans for city special events, following up on failed fire company line inspections, enforcing fire safety regulations at commercial businesses, and investigating possible fire hazards referred by the public. Their work not only helps prevent fires and related hazards but also contributes to the overall resilience and safety of al in the El Paso community.

Please contact the Fire Marshal’s Office at (915) 212-5699 or [email protected] for inspections within the City of El Paso pertaining to:

Operational Fire Licenses for Commercial Businesses
Adult and Children Foster Home Inspections
Nursing Home inspections
Possible Fire Code Violation Concerns

Code Enforcement