Mansfield requires mobile food vendors to obtain a city permit, a Tarrant County Public Health food permit, and to operate only in approved locations.
Mobile food vendors operating in Mansfield must obtain a mobile food establishment permit from Tarrant County Public Health, which enforces the Texas Food Establishment Rules statewide. Operators must also obtain a Mansfield mobile vendor permit or business registration and file proof of the county permit, commissary agreement, and insurance. Vendors may operate on private property with the written permission of the property owner, typically in commercial zoning districts. Operation on public streets or in right-of-way is generally prohibited except for permitted special events. Mobile units must maintain potable water, waste tanks, and handwashing facilities per state rules. Propane and generator equipment must comply with fire code and be inspected annually. Vendors may not park on residential streets or sell from front yards in residential zoning. Downtown and park events often require additional special event permits coordinated with the city. Contact the Economic Development office and Tarrant County Public Health for permit applications.
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