In the City of Dallas, there are over 7233 “permitted” fixed food establishments, including restaurants, convenience stores, food, and espresso carts, coffee shops, delis, grocery stores, and schools; there are over 800 Mobile Food Units/ Kiosks; and there are nearly 3000 Temporary Food Establishment inspections conducted annually (occurring mostly on weekends/holidays) including the State Fair of Texas, New Years Day, St. Patricks Day, Cinco de Mayo, Juneteenth, Taste of Dallas, and many other large and small events. All are inspected by a licensed sanitarian from the Consumer Health Division.