South Jordan, UT Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors: Food Truck Permits (2026)

It is unlawful for any person to operate, conduct, carry on, or maintain mobile food vending without a business license. A mobile food vendor who has a valid business license from another political subdivision within the state is not required to obtain a South Jordan City business license. All mobile food vendors must be able to produce a valid business license, health department food truck permit, and evidence of a successful fire safety inspection upon request by a City official. Separate Licenses Required: A separate business license shall be required for each mobile food vending unit. Health Department Permit and Fire Safety Inspection: Prior to issuance of a South Jordan City license, vendors must obtain a Salt Lake Valley health department permit. Such permit must remain in force during the license period. A vendor must also pass a fire safety inspection performed by the City, or show that it has passed a fire safety inspection by another political subdivision within the current calendar year. Fees: The license fees for a mobile food vendor shall be set by resolution of the City Council and published in the City fee schedule. Business Activity To Be Temporary: All business activity related to mobile food vending shall be of a temporary nature subject to the following requirements: Permitted hours of operation are seven o'clock (7:00) A.M. to ten o'clock (10:00) P.M., except as otherwise authorized by the City Manager or designee.