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

Food truck operators in South Jordan need layered approvals. First, a Salt Lake County Health Department mobile food permit certifies the truck as compliant with Utah Food Protection Rules (R392-100) covering refrigeration, handwashing, water supply, and waste. Second, Utah's statewide food truck law (Utah Code §11-56 — the Mobile Food Business Act) requires cities to accept health permits and business licenses issued by other Utah cities through reciprocity — meaning once a truck is licensed in one Utah city, additional Utah cities must issue a reciprocal license without duplicative inspection. Third, South Jordan requires a local business license (reciprocal or primary), which typically costs a small administrative fee and must list insurance. Fire inspection of cooking equipment (suppression systems, propane) may be required by South Jordan Fire. The truck operator (and food handlers) must carry current Utah food handler permits. Operators working from private property (restaurants, event venues) must have the property owner's permission and follow zoning for the site. Operating in the public right-of-way typically requires a separate special event or ROW permit.