Effective September 1, 2023, the City of Arlington will no longer issue annual permits for mobile food vendors. However, operators are still required to comply with all applicable city zoning and ordinance requirements and return to their commissary daily.

Mobile Food Vendor Permitting Changes

House Bill 2878, passed by the 88th Texas State Legislature, shifts all permitting and inspection authority for mobile food vendors operating under an annual permit to Tarrant County Public Health (TCPH).

Stationary Pushcart

Stationary pushcart operations are permitted by TCPH however, operations within the City of Arlington are restricted by zoning regulations.  To check city zoning requirements, call 817-459-6502 and speak with the Planner of the Day.  All mobile units including stationary pushcarts are required to report back to the central preparation facility/commissary at the conclusion of every business day. 

To request a commissary letter, please email: HealthPermits@ArlingtonTx.gov

Obtaining an Annual Mobile Food Vendor/Truck Permit or Stationary Pushcart

Obtaining a Temporary Mobile Food Unit Permit

Permitting and inspection of temporary food vendors, including temporary mobile food vendors, is conducted by City of Arlington Health Services.  For more information about obtaining a temporary mobile unit permit, click the link below. 

Temporary Mobile Food Unit(PDF, 158KB) 

Catering Permit

For more information about obtaining a catering permit, click the link below.

Requirements For Catering Vehicles(PDF, 228KB)

To request a commissary letter, please email: HealthPermits@ArlingtonTx.gov

 

Apply for Temporary Food Establishment or Catering Permit

Arlington Permits