Philadelphia requires Mobile Food Vending License from Dept of Licenses & Inspections plus Philadelphia Health Department food permit. Location-specific permits via Streets Department.
Per Phila Code Title 9-203, mobile food vendors need L&I business license, Health Dept food handling permit, and location permit from Streets Department. Center City zones restricted (many prohibited blocks). Commissary requirement for overnight truck storage. Annual fees approximately 350-450 dollars plus location permits 750+ dollars in high-demand zones.
Unlicensed vending: 300-2,000 dollars + truck impoundment. Operating in prohibited zone: 300 dollars + removal.
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