Businesses required to get a mobile food vendor permit
Any business that sells food, beverages, or both to the public from a mobile unit in Texas must have a permit.
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According to the Texas Food Establishment Rules, the category of “mobile units” includes:
- Motor vehicles
- Trailers
- Bikes
- Pushcarts and kiosks
- Peddlers on foot selling from coolers or hot boxes
Permits are not transferable between mobile units. If your business has more than one mobile unit, you’ll need a separate permit for each one.