Mobile Food Vehicle Permit Application

Mobile Food Vehicle Permit Information

A mobile food vehicle is required to be issued a valid Mobile Food Vehicle Permit prior to setting up or conducting any sales in the Village limits. The Village of Salado requires all mobile food vehicles doing business inside the Village to complete and submit a Mobile Food Vehicle Permit. You must submit the following:

• Completed Mobile Food Vehicle Permit Application
• Required Documentation
• Receipt of the appropriate Mobile Food Vehicle Permit fee
• Completed Business/Property Owner Permission Form (see below).

How Long Are Mobile Food Vehicle Permits Valid?

Mobile Food Vehicle Permits are issued on a calendar year basis and expire December 31st of the issuing year. There is a 7 day grace period for the renewal of permits. 

How Much Does A Mobile Food Vehicle Permit Cost?

The permit fee is $100.00 ($50.00 if permit is acquired after June 1st).

The Village of Salado requires all mobile food vehicles to comply with the following list of adopted rules and regulations:

• No operator of a mobile food vehicle shall park, stand, or move a vehicle and conduct business within areas of the Village where the permit holder has not been authorized to operate. 
• An operator of a mobile food vehicle may not operate on a public property unless the Village Administrator has granted approval on the permit application for its operation at the particular location during specific times.
• The issuance of a permit does not grant or entitle the exclusive use of the service location, in whole or in part, to the mobile food vehicle permit holder, other than the time and place, as approved, for the term of the permit. 
• For mobile food vehicles on public property, the Village reserves the right to temporarily move a mobile food vehicle to a nearby location if the approved location needs to be used for emergency purposes (fire, construction, or other public event) as deemed by the Village Administrator.
• No mobile food vehicle shall provide or allow a dining area, including but not limited to, tables, chairs, booths, bar stools, benches, and stand-up counters, unless a proposal for such seating arrangements is submitted with the permit application and approved by the Village Administrator. 
• The permit holder shall provide consumers with single service articles, such as plastic forks and paper plates.
• Mobile Food Vehicles shall supply, in a prominent location, trash containers sufficient in size to collect all waste generated by customers and staff of the mobile food vehicle operation. All trash and debris generated by customers and the staff shall be collected by the mobile food vehicle operator and deposited in their trash container and removed from the site by the mobile food vehicle operator. 
• An operator of a mobile food vehicle shall not use stakes, rods, or any method of support that is required to be drilled, driven, or otherwise fixed, in asphalt pavement, curbs, sidewalks, or buildings. 
• Mobile food vehicles shall not impede access to the entrance or driveway of any adjacent building.
• Mobile food vehicles shall not obstruct sight distance for drivers.
• An operator of mobile food vehicles is prohibited from using PA systems, bells, or music.
• If the operator of a mobile food vehicle maintains food at hot holding temperature by mechanical means, that person shall comply with fire and explosion safety standards established by the Salado Fire Department.
• If the operator of a Mobile Food Vehicle uses a pressurized fuel system or container in conjunction with the mobile food vehicle, the operator shall comply with fire and explosion safety standards established by the Salado Fire Department. 
• Mobile Food Vehicles shall comply with the regulations of the Bell County Health Department and the State of Texas regarding time, temperature, plumbing, operation, and maintenance requirements for mobile food vehicles.
• The operator of a mobile food vehicle shall demonstrate that the vehicle is readily movable, if requested by the Village Administrator.
• All food and supplies must be stored within the mobile food vehicle.
• A person who operates a mobile food vehicle may not place food, equipment, or supplies that are part of its operations outside of the permitted vehicle and must conduct all of its operational activities within the mobile food vehicle.
• If necessary to protect against public health hazards or nuisances, the Village may impose specific requirements in addition to those requirements contained in the Village's Mobile Food Vehicle Ordinance 2018-08.
• All wastewater and sewage generated from the operation of a mobile food vehicle shall be disposed of through an approved sanitary sewer system. 
• Water from an approved source shall be made available in a mobile food vehicle for food preparation, hand washing, and for cleaning and sanitizing utensils and equipment.
• Hand sanitizer shall be made available for public use.
• Individuals working in a mobile food vehicle shall have a valid food handler certificate. 
• Mobile food vehicles shall operate any day between the hours of 6 a.m. and 11 p.m.

A copy of the Mobile Food Vehicle Village ordinances can be found here.