Mobile food vendors must hold a West Valley City business license, a Salt Lake County Health Department mobile food permit, and follow Utah Code 11-56 reciprocity rules.
Operating a food truck in West Valley City requires a city business license plus a Salt Lake County Health Department mobile food establishment permit. Utah Code 11-56-201 (the Mobile Food Business Act) provides statewide reciprocity: a truck licensed in one Utah municipality can operate in another for a reduced or no additional fee, but must still file registration with the host city. Trucks must comply with food safety, fire suppression, and propane regulations.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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