Pennsylvania Food Truck Permits (2026)

Key Facts

Statute: 3 Pa.C.S. Sec. 5721
Code chapter: 7 Pa. Code Ch. 46
License fee: $35-$241
Commissary: Required base

Full Breakdown

Pennsylvania's Retail Food Facility Safety Act (3 Pa.C.S. Sec. 5721 et seq.) and Food Code (7 Pa. Code Chapter 46) require all mobile food facilities to be licensed annually. The PA Department of Agriculture issues licenses outside Philadelphia, Allegheny, Erie, and Bethlehem, where local health departments handle licensing. License fees range from $35-$241 based on operations. Mobile units must operate from a licensed commissary, pass annual inspections, and follow FDA Food Code-based requirements adopted by Pennsylvania regulation.

Violations & Penalties

Operating without a license is a summary offense with fines up to $300 per day. Repeat violations can lead to misdemeanor charges and license revocation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Pennsylvania license food trucks?

The Department of Agriculture licenses statewide except in Philadelphia, Allegheny, Erie, and Bethlehem, where local health departments handle mobile food facility licensing.

Do food trucks need commissaries in Pennsylvania?

Yes. State Food Code requires mobile food units to operate from a licensed commissary for food preparation, storage, water filling, and waste disposal.

Pennsylvania Food Truck Health Licensing Requirements Statewide

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