STEP-BY-STEP

Operate a mobile food facility on the street

Apply for a mobile food facility intended to operate on public right-of-way like a sidewalk or alley.

Step-By-Step Application for a Mobile Food Facility for Public Property

1

Register your business

Before you apply for operating permits, you should will need to register your business here: https://sftreasurer.org/business/register-business

  • File your business name.
  • Get a business account number (BAN).
  • Register the commissary address as your business address.

2

Confirm construction requirements

Verify your mobile food facility meets standards after construction is complete.

View construction requirements for mobile food facilities.

3

Apply for your health permit

Cost:

Application fee varies.

To apply for a health permit to operate, provide:

  • Two sets of schematic drawings of the vehicle
  • Interior and exterior photos of the vehicle
  • A copy of the menu 

A checklist and all the forms you need are included in the packet. 

Mobile Food Facility (MFF) Application Checklist

4

Inspection

An inspector will review the application and will contact you to schedule an appointment to inspect your mobile food facility.

5

Pay your permit fees

You will pay a pro-rated annual license fee with the City's Treasurer and Tax Collector office.

Pay license fee. 

6

Get ready to open

Once you have paid your fees, you will receive a Health Permit to Operate.

Make sure you submit a copy of your Health Permit to the Department of Public Works when applying for a street permit.