Katy requires every food truck and mobile food unit to obtain a city Mobile Food Vendor permit under Ordinance 3086, valid for one year. Operators must also display a current Harris County or Fort Bend County health permit before selling food in the city.
Ordinance 3086, effective June 1, 2023, established Katy's first dedicated food truck program. Vendors apply through the Planning Department at 901 Avenue C, must show proof of inspection by the city and a county health department, and must display a current Harris County Public Health or Fort Bend Health and Human Services medallion. Permits are valid for one year and must be renewed annually. Written standard operating procedures, including hours of operation, are required. The ordinance distinguishes mobile food units from full-service food establishments and prohibits operating without a current city permit.
Operating without a valid Katy mobile food vendor permit is a code violation subject to fines up to $2,000 per day under municipal court. Vendors may be ordered to cease operations until compliant.
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