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Bethlehem, PA Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors: Food Truck Permits (2026)

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Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Governing section
Codified Ordinances § 1113.03(c)(4)
Mobile unit fee
$300.00 per unit
Annual license fee
$1.00 (§ 1113.05)
Temporary event fee (1 day)
$40.00 under § 1113.04(c)
Late application fee
$15.00 under § 1113.06(b)

Summary

Bethlehem charges a $300 per-unit inspection fee for Mobile Food Establishments under its Food Code Regulation article, plus a $1.00 annual license fee, and requires at least one health inspection before licensure through the city's Health Department.

There shall be an inspection fee for food establishments as follows: ... (4) Mobile Food Establishment - $300.00 per unit.

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Full Breakdown

00 per unit, distinct from the fees charged for permanent restaurants (up to $375), retail food stores, church or religious entity operations ($40), and location-specific temporary food stands ($125). 03(c), including mobile units. 04, which carries its own administrative fee scaled to event length: $40 for one day or less, $75 for two or three days, and $125 for four or more days. 00 late fee for a temporary food stand vendor who applies for a Health License less than five business days before the event, and the Director of Health can refuse or revoke a late application.

03(b) requires at least one health inspection in the prior twelve months. These fees were most recently updated by Ord. 2025-44, passed November 18, 2025, building on the original adoption in Ord. 2014-47.

Violations & Fines

Operating a mobile food unit in Bethlehem without paying the $300 per-unit inspection fee and passing the required health inspection blocks licensure under § 1113.03; Article 1113's penalty schedule (§ 1113.99, cross-referenced in the article) applies the standard $200-$1,000 tiered fine for code violations.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a food truck license cost in Bethlehem, PA?
Section 1113.03(c)(4) sets the inspection fee for a Mobile Food Establishment at $300.00 per unit, and every licensed unit also pays the $1.00 Annual License Fee required under § 1113.05.
Does a Bethlehem food truck need a health inspection?
Yes. Section 1113.03(b) requires at least one health inspection in the twelve months before licensure, and mobile units are subject to the same PA Food Code inspection standards adopted under § 1113.01.
What if my food truck only operates at one Bethlehem event?
It may qualify as a Temporary Food Establishment under § 1113.04 instead of a permanent mobile license, with an administrative fee of $40 for a one-day event, $75 for two or three days, or $125 for four or more days.

Sources & Official References

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