Food truck regulation in Jacksonville was largely preempted by Florida law effective July 1, 2020, which eliminated the requirement for a City of Jacksonville street vendor permit. However, vendors must obtain and display all required State of Florida permits, a DBPR Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle license, and a Duval County Local Business Tax Receipt per Jax Ord. Code §770/§772/§250.103(c). A Jacksonville Fire Prevention Office inspection is still required. Distance restrictions apply per Ch. 250, Part 12.
Food trucks and mobile food vendors operating in Jacksonville's city limits must hold a valid city health permit, business license, and mobile vendor permit. Health department inspections verify food safety, sanitation, handwashing stations, and waste disposal. Trucks must comply with parking regulations — they may not block traffic, park in fire lanes, or operate within 200 feet of a brick-and-mortar restaurant without consent. Operating hours are typically limited to 7 AM–10 PM in residential areas. Special event permits allow food truck gatherings at approved locations. Florida state food safety regulations provide the baseline requirements that Jacksonville supplements locally.
Operating without required permits carries fines of $250–$1,000 per day. Health violations may result in immediate closure. Repeated parking violations lead to permit suspension.
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