Operate a mobile food facility on private property

Before you apply for operating permits, you should

• File your business name.
• Get a tax ID.
• Register your commissary address as your business address.
• Obtain a business registration from the Tax Collector.

To operate a mobile food facility on private property, you must have temporary use authorization from the Planning Department.

Get a temporary use permit.

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

View construction requirements for mobile food facilities.

To apply for a health permit to operate, provide:

• Proof of safety requirements
  • food safety certifications
  • fire department inspection
• Commissary and restroom verification 

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

Mobile Food Facility (MFF) Application Checklist

Email mobilefood@sfdph.org to schedule a vehicle inspection for final permit approval.

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

Pay license fee.