Food trucks operating in Universal City need a mobile food vendor permit from the city plus a Bexar County mobile food establishment permit from San Antonio Metro Health District.
Food trucks and mobile food vendors operating in Universal City must obtain multiple approvals. First, a mobile food establishment permit from the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District (which serves Bexar County) is required under Texas Food Establishment Rules and Bexar County health code, involving an initial inspection of the truck, approved water and wastewater systems, and an approved commissary for overnight storage. Second, a local vendor permit or business registration with Universal City is required, along with proof of sales tax registration with the Texas Comptroller. Trucks must not operate in residential zones or block public rights-of-way without specific authorization, and hours of operation may be restricted. Private property operation requires written consent from the property owner. Health permits must be renewed annually and inspections are conducted periodically.
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