Coral Gables, FL Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors: Food Truck Permits (2026)

Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services – Mobile food vendors and food establishments that sell prepackaged food such as cookies, potato chips, sandwiches, hot dogs; prepackaged and portioned novelties such as ice cream sandwiches and frozen yogurt bars; fresh squeezed juices; bulk dispensing of non-potentially hazardous food such as popcorn, shaved ice, cotton candy, churros, pretzel and candy apples; and fish products without processing such as head or off shrimp. Department of Business and Professional Regulation – Most hot dog carts and mobile food dispensing vehicles that prepare food. Department of Health – Mobile food units that operate on institutional property or use a commissary that is licensed by the Department of Health. All mobile food vendors require the use of a commissary. A commissary is an approved facility that provides the necessary support services for the mobile food operation. Support services include: obtaining potable water from an approved source, disposing of waste water and solid waste, cleaning and sanitizing utensils and equipment, storing food, storing single service items and other supplies and preparing food.