Food trucks operating in Skokie must obtain a mobile food vendor license from the Village and a Cook County food service permit. Vending on public streets is significantly limited, with most operations restricted to private property with owner consent or approved special events.
The Village of Skokie regulates mobile food vendors through its business licensing code and health regulations administered under the Cook County Department of Public Health. Operators must obtain a village mobile food vendor license, provide proof of IL business registration, vehicle inspection, commissary agreement, and food handler/manager certification. Cook County issues the food service sanitation permit and conducts health inspections. Trucks are generally prohibited from vending on public streets except at permitted special events or in designated vending zones. Private-property vending requires written permission from the property owner and compliance with zoning, including minimum distance from brick-and-mortar restaurants. Hours and location limits typically restrict operation near schools and residential zones.
License violations: $250-$750 per occurrence. Health code violations handled by Cook County up to $1,000. Operating without a license may result in truck impoundment.
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