Concord food trucks must hold a Contra Costa Environmental Health Mobile Food Facility permit plus a Concord business license. SB 972 (2022) reformed sidewalk vendor and mobile food facility rules statewide, streamlining permits for independent operators.
Mobile food facilities (MFFs) operating in Concord must comply with the California Retail Food Code (CalCode, Health & Safety Code 113700 et seq.) and local regulations. Required permits include: (1) Contra Costa Environmental Health Division Mobile Food Facility Permit - annual health permit with plan review, commissary letter, and vehicle inspection; (2) City of Concord Business License - required for any business operating in the city; (3) California Department of Tax and Fee Administration Seller's Permit for sales tax; (4) Contra Costa Fire Protection District permit if propane or cooking with open flame. SB 972 (2022) amended CalCode to reduce barriers for sidewalk vendors and compact mobile food operations, prohibiting local governments from requiring excessive equipment beyond state law. Under SB 972, cities must allow sidewalk vending of food but may regulate time, place, and manner. Food trucks must operate from an approved commissary kitchen daily for cleaning, water refill, and waste disposal. Operators must carry CA Food Handler Cards, and any person in charge must hold a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) certificate. Mobile food facility vehicles are inspected 1-3 times per year by Contra Costa Environmental Health.
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