Corona, CA Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors: Food Truck Permits (2026)

Food truck and mobile food facility (MFF) operations in Corona require multiple permits and approvals. At the county level, Riverside County Department of Environmental Health (DEH) issues the Mobile Food Facility Permit after inspection of the unit for compliance with the California Retail Food Code (CalCode). MFF categories include MFF1 (limited prepackaged), MFF2 (limited preparation), and MFF3 (full kitchen with overnight commissary). Trucks must operate from an approved commissary daily for cleaning, restocking, and waste disposal. At the city level, operators must obtain a City of Corona Business License from the Finance Department, with annual fees based on gross receipts.

State-level requirements include a California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) seller's permit for sales tax collection. Operations on private property require property owner permission and compliance with Corona zoning rules (most commercial zones allow MFFs as accessory uses; residential zones restrict to events with permits). Operations on public property or sidewalks fall under SB 946 and SB 972 (Safe Sidewalk Vending Act), which limit local restrictions to objective health, safety, and welfare criteria. Food trucks may not operate within 100 feet of schools during school hours without permission, must maintain 200 feet from competing brick-and-mortar restaurants in some zones, and must comply with parking and traffic safety. Special events at Corona parks or public spaces require additional event permits.