Fresno regulates mobile food vendors under FMC Chapter 9, Article 7 (Peddlers, Solicitors and Itinerant Vendors). Food trucks must obtain a City business tax certificate and comply with Fresno County Department of Public Health mobile food facility permitting requirements. Operators must have a valid California Department of Public Health mobile food facility permit and a Fresno County health permit. Fire Department approval may be required for cooking operations.
Mobile food vendors must maintain commissary agreements for food preparation, storage, and waste disposal. Vehicles must be inspected by the County health department. Food trucks may operate on private property with the property owner's permission and in approved public locations. Time limits may apply to how long a food truck can remain in one location. Ice cream and other mobile vendors on residential streets must comply with vehicle code requirements and may be subject to proximity restrictions near schools.
Operating without required permits can result in citations, vehicle impoundment, and fines. Health code violations are enforced by the County Department of Public Health and can result in permit suspension or revocation.
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