Know the type of facility you have
Your mobile food facility will either be on:
- A public right-of-way
Like a sidewalk, street, or alley
or - Private property
Like a private parking lot, Port Authority location, or parks and recreation facility
There are also 5 different types, or "classifications," for mobile food facilities.
Prepare the following documents
"Plan check" applications must include:
1. Your menu
Have a list of:
- all the food that will be prepared, cooked, or served to the public
- where, when, and how each item is prepared and cooked
2. Floor plans (to scale)
Give 2 sets of plans for your mobile food facility.
These should specify your:
- Equipment
- Surfaces
- Materials
They also might include one or more of the following:
- Handwashing sink (must be 9-inch by 9-inch by 5-inch)
- 3 compartment sink with 2 integral drainboards (must be 12-inch by 12-inch by 10-inch)
- Mechanical refrigeration unit, powered by electric power or generator
- Water heater
- Potable water tank
- Liquid waste tank
- Mechanical exhaust ventilation system
- Food storage compartments
- Food contact surfaces that are easily cleanable and washable (preferably stainless steel)
- A maximum of 2 pass-through service openings, limited to 216 square inches each
- Insignia issued by California Housing and Community Development (HCD)
- Business identification printed on both sides of the food truck or cart
Review full construction requirements for mobile food facilities.
Find your fee
Application fees vary.
Your fee to have your plan checked is set by the specific type or class of mobile food facility (MFF) you have.
Last updated October 1, 2024