Greensboro requires food trucks to obtain a city business license and a health permit from the Guilford County Department of Health. Food trucks must operate from an approved commissary and pass health inspections. Chapter 13 of the Code of Ordinances governs business licenses and permits.
Food trucks operating in Greensboro must obtain a mobile food vendor permit from the city and a food service permit from the North Carolina health department or county health authority. Requirements include passing a vehicle and equipment inspection, maintaining a commissary agreement for food prep and waste disposal, and carrying liability insurance. Operators need a valid business license and food handler certifications. Fire extinguisher and handwashing station required. Annual renewal with inspection.
Operating without permit: $250 to $1,000 plus impoundment. Health violations: immediate closure order. Expired permits: $100 to $500 per day.
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