Information About Becoming a Mobile Food Unit

NOTE: This is an overview of steps needed to open a Mobile Food Unit (MFU) in Pittsburg, Texas. Read Ordinance 919-21 for complete details and requirements. 

Step One: Obtain State Permits and Licensing             

• Valid vehicle registration
• Proof of vehicle liability insurance 
• Texas Sales Tax Permit
• Current Certified Food Manager & Food Handler Certificate 
• The unit has a current State Heath/Food inspection permit Contact Region 4 & 5 Office with the Texas Department of State Health Services at (903) 595-3585 for permit or apply online
  
• https://www.dshs.texas.gov/foodestablishments/permitting.aspx

Step Two: Find a Qualified Location 

(Full Mobile Food Unit Regulations)          

• Must be located on a lot with an existing business that is operating in a permitted building
• Located on a hard surface lot
• Must be within 500 ft of the primary business and professionally plumbed restrooms
• Written permission from business owner to utilize lot and restrooms
• MFU must be moved daily and stay no longer than 12 hours
• Can only operate during operation hours of primary permitted business

Step Three: Application            

• Application must be filled out completely
• Pay the associated fee at City Hall
  • $250 - Annual
  • $175 - Renewal
  • $35 - Temporary (nor more than 7 days)
• Submit Application to Building Official at City Hall  
• Building Official has 5 days to review plan - 24-hour notice is required for all inspections 

Step Four: Open for Business

If you are interested in operating a Mobile Food Unit, you can contact City Hall at (903) 856-3621 with any questions.