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Food Truck Permits: Richmond vs Walnut Creek

How do food truck permits rules compare between Richmond, CA and Walnut Creek, CA?

Richmond and Walnut Creek have similar restriction levels.

Richmond, CA

Contra Costa County

Some Restrictions

Richmond requires Mobile Food Facility (MFF) operators to hold a Contra Costa County Environmental Health permit, a Richmond business license, and comply with the California Retail Food Code (CalCode).

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Walnut Creek, CA

Contra Costa County

Some Restrictions

Food trucks operating in Walnut Creek require a City business license, a Contra Costa County Environmental Health mobile food facility permit, and compliance with the California Retail Food Code. SB 972 (2022) expanded permitting access for sidewalk vendors statewide.

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