What licenses are required to operate a food truck in Poway?

Operating a food truck in Poway requires a City-issued solicitor’s license for the business and a solicitor’s ID card for each employee who works in the vehicle. Each applicant will be required to pass a background check. A City of Poway business certificate is not required when you have a Poway solicitor’s license. If operating a food truck in a City park or facility with an approved permit issued from the Community Services Department, only a business certificate is required along with insurance that meets the City’s standards. Adherence with the County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health is also required. The County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health administers a mobile food facility inspection program with a grading system. For more information about this program visit their Environmental Health - Mobile Food Program website

Environmental Health - Mobile Food Program

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1. What is a food truck?
2. What licenses are required to operate a food truck in Poway?
3. How do I obtain a solicitor’s license or solicitor ID cards?
4. How long does it take to obtain a solicitor’s license or solicitor ID cards?
5. How much does a solicitor's license and ID card cost?
6. Are food truck events such as food truck rallies allowed in Poway?
7. Are food trucks allowed in the business park?
8. Where can food trucks operate?
9. Can I operate a food truck in a park?
10. Can I sell at a city special event?
11. Can I cater a private event?
12. Can I sell on private property (e.g. shopping center or church)?
13. Can I become a vendor at the Poway Farmers Market?