Mobile food vendors in Penn Hills must obtain a Mobile Food Vendor Permit from the municipality plus an annual Allegheny County Health Department mobile food facility permit. PA Department of Agriculture tax license also required.
Penn Hills requires a Mobile Food Vendor Permit Application (available at pennhillspa.gov) submitted to the municipality with proof of Allegheny County Health Department permit, PA sales tax license, liability insurance, and commissary agreement. The Allegheny County Health Department regulates food safety, kitchen facilities, water/waste handling, and conducts annual inspections. Operating without a permit results in immediate shutdown and fines.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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