LA County Mobile Food Facility (food truck/cart) Public Health Permit + plan check: Los Angeles restaurant guide
LA County Public Health — Mobile Food Program
What it is
Every food truck, trailer or cart operating in the County's jurisdiction needs its own plan check, construction evaluation and annual Public Health Permit; approved units get a letter grade and certification sticker.
When a restaurant needs it
Operating a food truck, trailer or cart in addition to (or from) your restaurant.
How to apply
Submit one complete set of plans and the Mobile Food Facility Plan Check Service Request to the Plan Check Program in Baldwin Park (cash, cashier's check or money order only); after approval and construction, pass the structural evaluation and final inspection, then file the Public Health Permit/License Application with the Mobile Food Facility supplemental.
Documents you’ll need
- Mobile Food Facility Plan Check Service Request
- Plans and specifications of the unit (tanks, sinks, equipment)
- Public Health Permit/License Application + Mobile Food Facility supplemental
- Commissary agreement (approved commissary)
- Food manager certificate and food handler cards
Good to know
Any change to equipment after the construction evaluation must be approved by the County. Mobile Food Program: (626) 430-5500, ehvip@ph.lacounty.gov, 5050 Commerce Drive, Baldwin Park.
Official source
LA County EH — food service trucks, trailers and boats · LA County EH — mobile food facility plan check guidelines
Answer a few questions about your space and get every permit in order, with a timeline, a cost range, walkthroughs, and every application filled in for you to sign with Open.
Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Guidance only, not legal advice.