Food trucks operating in El Cajon require a San Diego County Mobile Food Facility Permit and compliance with ECMC zoning provisions under Section 17.225.240. Food trucks may operate at permitted locations with appropriate health and business licenses.
Food trucks and mobile food facilities in El Cajon are regulated under ECMC Section 17.225.240 and San Diego County health regulations. All food trucks must obtain a Mobile Food Facility Permit from the San Diego County Department of Environmental Health. A city business license is also required. Food trucks must comply with zoning requirements regarding where they may operate, including distance from brick-and-mortar restaurants and schools. Operation on private property requires property owner consent. Food trucks at special events may be permitted under the Temporary Use Permit provisions of ECMC Chapter 17.75. The city's downtown area has seen growth in food truck events and designated food truck gathering areas.
Operating without a health permit from San Diego County may result in immediate shutdown by county health inspectors. Operating without a city business license results in citations under ECMC Title 5. Zoning violations are enforced by Code Compliance.
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