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Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors in San Ramon, CA (2026)

2 verified food trucks & mobile vendors rules for San Ramon, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Food Truck Permits

Food trucks operating in San Ramon must hold a Contra Costa County Environmental Health mobile food facility permit, a California seller's permit, a City of San Ramon business license, and comply with SB 972 sidewalk vending provisions where applicable. Health inspections, commissary requirements, and vehicle compliance with California Retail Food Code (CalCode) are required. Special event vendors at City-sponsored events require additional event permits coordinated through San Ramon's Parks and Community Services.

Food Trucks: Permits

Some Restrictions

California Health & Safety Code § 114368.1

114368.1. (a) Any compact mobile food operation with 25 square feet or less of display area from which only prepackaged nonpotentially hazardous food and whole uncooked produce is sold is exempt from the requirements of this part, except that the facility shall comply with all of the following: (1) Sections 113980, 114047, 114049, 114390, 114393, 114397, and 114399. (2) Chapter 1 (commencing wi...

Vending Zones

San Ramon restricts food truck and mobile food facility operating locations through zoning and SB 972-consistent regulations. Typical restrictions include: no parking within a specified distance of brick-and-mortar restaurants, schools during school hours, or residential property lines; time limits on stationary vending; and prohibition in certain zoning districts unless at an approved site. Private property operation requires owner permission. City-sponsored events at Central Park and Bishop Ranch designate approved vendor areas.

Food Trucks: Location Restrictions

Some Restrictions

California Health & Safety Code § 114368.2

114368.2. (a) Compact mobile food operations shall conduct only limited food preparation, as defined in Section 113818. Notwithstanding any other provision of this part, a compact mobile food operation, as defined in subdivision (c) of Section 113831, may display or sell food outdoors, if all of the following conditions are satisfied: (1) Overhead protection are provided above all food display ...

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County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement San Ramon city rules.

Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors in Contra Costa County