Mobile Food Vending Permit
Mobile Food Vehicle inspection applies to all vehicles that are equipped with appliances that produce smoke or
grease-laden vapors. All listed requirements are based on the 2018 International Fire Code.
Mobile Food Vehicle Vending Permit
Fill Out The Permit Form
Go to the “apply” tab on this page and complete the form. Submit when done. An emailed copy of the form submission will be emailed to the property owner’s email address indicated in the form.
Preparing For Inspection
There is a prepared checklist you can download that will walk you through what we will go over during the permit inspection. Please review it and ensure that you are prepared to pass inspection.
Food Truck Louisville Fire Checklist
If you need further clarification, please also review the food truck safety codes website for more information.
Pay Your Permit Fees
Go to the “pay” tab and select / pay for the appropriate mobile food vending permitting & inspection fees.
Once Inspection Passed
Once you pass inspection, you will need to take the permit card from LFPD to the City of Louisville for your operating licence.
Apply for A Mobile Food Vending Permit
This form must be completed and attached to the front of the plans.
Pay Mobile Food Vending Permit Fees
Select, and pay, for the permit fees appropriate for your mobile food vending permit application. If you have not yet completed a fuel permit application, please do that first by going to the “apply” tab on this page. Print your payment confirmation and attach it to your plans with the fuel permit form.
Mobile Food Vending Fee – $25
Inspection fee per vehicle.