Food trucks in unincorporated Sacramento County need a Mobile Food Facility permit from Sacramento County Environmental Management (health) plus a county business license. SB 946 (2018) limits local regulation of sidewalk vendors. Trucks must operate from an approved commissary and follow CA Retail Food Code (CalCode) for mobile facilities.
Mobile food vendors operating in unincorporated Sacramento County must obtain a Mobile Food Facility (MFF) permit from Sacramento County Environmental Management Department under the California Retail Food Code (Health and Safety Code sections 113700+). Requirements include annual inspection, an approved commissary for food prep, storage, and waste servicing, proper handwashing stations, hot/cold holding, and a certified food protection manager. A county business license is also required. Operators must carry liability insurance and vehicle registration. Zoning restrictions apply to where trucks may park and operate; commercial and industrial zones are generally allowed with owner permission, while stationary operation on public streets is more limited. Sidewalk vendors (pushcarts, non-motorized) are protected under CA SB 946 (2018) which limits local bans but allows reasonable time/place/manner rules. Special events require event-specific permits.
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