Food trucks in unincorporated Miami-Dade County require a mobile food dispensing vehicle license from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, plus a county Certificate of Use and Business Tax Receipt.
Food truck operations in unincorporated Miami-Dade County require multiple permits. The Florida DBPR issues mobile food dispensing vehicle licenses. A county Certificate of Use and Business Tax Receipt are also required. Food trucks must comply with Chapter 33 zoning regulations for mobile vending. Health inspections by the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County are required. Food trucks must maintain minimum distances from brick-and-mortar restaurants in some areas. Commissary kitchen agreements are required for food preparation and storage. Food trucks must comply with fire safety and propane storage regulations. Hours of operation may be restricted in residential areas.
Operating without required permits is a code and state licensing violation. Health code violations may result in immediate closure. Fines under Chapter 8CC.
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