Dublin requires food trucks to obtain a Mobile Food Vendor License through Franklin County Public Health plus a Dublin Vendor Permit. Annual fees approximately 150-300 dollars. Ohio Uniform Food Safety Code (OAC 3717-1) applies.
Mobile food operations must hold a Franklin County Public Health Mobile Food Service Operation license (renewable annually, inspected on-site). Dublin separately requires vendor registration through the Finance Department and sales tax registration with the Ohio Department of Taxation. Food trucks operating at private events on private property with owner permission are generally allowed. Operating on public streets requires additional coordination with Dublin Events or Special Event Permit. Commissary kitchen required for potable water, wastewater, and food prep not conducted onboard.
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