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.<\/p>\n
Mobile Food Vendor Permitting Changes<\/p>\n
House Bill 2878<\/a>, passed by the 88th Texas State Legislature, shifts all permitting and inspection authority for mobile food vendors operating under an annual permit to\u00a0Tarrant County Public Health (TCPH).<\/p>\n Stationary Pushcart<\/p>\n Stationary pushcart operations are permitted by TCPH however, operations within the City of Arlington are restricted by zoning regulations.\u00a0 To check city zoning requirements, call\u00a0817-459-6502<\/a>\u00a0and speak with the Planner of the Day.\u00a0 All mobile units including stationary pushcarts are required to report back to the central preparation facility\/commissary at the conclusion of every business day.\u00a0<\/p>\n To request a commissary letter, please email:\u00a0HealthPermits@ArlingtonTx.gov<\/a><\/p>\n Obtaining an Annual Mobile Food Vendor\/Truck Permit or Stationary Pushcart<\/p>\n Obtaining a Temporary Mobile Food Unit Permit<\/p>\n Permitting and inspection of temporary food vendors, including temporary mobile food vendors, is conducted by City of Arlington Health Services.\u00a0 For more information about obtaining a temporary mobile unit permit, click the link below.\u00a0<\/p>\n Temporary Mobile Food Unit(PDF,\u00a0158KB)<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n Catering Permit<\/p>\n For more information about obtaining a catering permit, click the link below.<\/p>\n Requirements For Catering Vehicles(PDF,\u00a0228KB)<\/a><\/p>\n To request a commissary letter, please email:\u00a0HealthPermits@ArlingtonTx.gov<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Apply for Temporary Food Establishment or Catering Permit<\/p>\n