Columbus requires mobile food vendors to obtain permits from both Columbus Public Health and the city. A Mobile Food Operation license from Columbus Public Health is required, along with a Columbus peddler/vendor license. Food trucks must pass health inspections and meet commissary requirements.
Food truck operators must obtain a Mobile Food Operation license from Columbus Public Health, which requires plan review, a health inspection, and proof of a commissary kitchen for food preparation, storage, and cleaning. A city vendor license is also required. Trucks must display valid permits and maintain food safety standards. Annual renewal and re-inspection are required.
Operating without required permits may result in fines, permit revocation, and impoundment. Health code violations may lead to immediate shutdown and required corrective action before reopening.
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