Pennsylvania Statewide Rule
Pennsylvania Food Truck Health Licensing Requirements Statewide
Key Facts
- Statute
- 3 Pa.C.S. Section 5701 et seq.
- Code chapter
- 7 Pa. Code Ch. 46
- License fee
- $35-$241
- Commissary
- Required base
Summary
Pennsylvania's Food Code requires all mobile food units to obtain retail food facility licenses through the Department of Agriculture or local health departments.
(a) Unlawful conduct.-Except as provided in subsection (b), it shall be unlawful for any proprietor to conduct or operate a retail food facility without first obtaining a license for each retail food facility as provided in this subchapter.
Full Breakdown
Pennsylvania's Retail Food Facility Safety Act (3 Pa.C.S. Section 5701 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 to $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
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