Food trucks in Stockton must obtain a Motorized Food Wagon permit under the Stockton Municipal Code. Operators also need a San Joaquin County Environmental Health Department food facility permit and a city business license. Health inspections are required. In residential areas, food trucks must move at least 400 feet every 30 minutes and cannot return to the same location on the same day. Residential operating hours are 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Food trucks operating in Stockton must obtain a mobile food vendor permit from the city and a food service permit from the California health department or county health authority. Requirements include passing a vehicle and equipment inspection, maintaining a commissary agreement for food prep and waste disposal, and carrying liability insurance. Operators need a valid business license and food handler certifications. Fire extinguisher and handwashing station required. Annual renewal with inspection.
Operating without permit: $250 to $1,000 plus impoundment. Health violations: immediate closure order. Expired permits: $100 to $500 per day.
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