Allen requires mobile food vendors to hold a Collin County Health Permit plus Allen Mobile Vendor Permit (about 250 dollars annual). Commissary agreement required. Cannot operate on public streets except at permitted events.
Allen Code Chapter 4 Article II requires Collin County Environmental Health food permit (health inspection, food handler cards). City mobile vendor permit needed for private property operation with property owner consent. Public ROW operation only at sanctioned events (Allen Eats, Allen USA Celebration). Trucks must be at least 100 feet from brick-and-mortar restaurants without consent.
Unpermitted operation: 500-2,000 dollars, closure order. Health violations: county enforcement, possible permit revocation.
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