Your Guide to Food Trucks in Scottsdale

Food trucks in Scottsdale must obtain a Mobile Food Vendor Permit from the City of Scottsdale.

Types of Permits:

Mobile Food Vendor Permit (City of Scottsdale).
Health Permit (Maricopa County Environmental Services Department - MCESD).
Fire Safety Inspection Permit (Scottsdale Fire Department).
Zoning/Location Permit (if required for specific areas or special events).
Steps for Obtaining the Permit:

Submit a completed application for a Mobile Food Vendor Permit to the City of Scottsdale.
Complete a Food Safety Certification course approved by the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS).
Pass an annual health inspection by the Maricopa County Environmental Services Department (MCESD) to ensure food safety compliance.
Schedule and pass a fire safety inspection by the Scottsdale Fire Department if your truck uses cooking equipment such as grills, fryers, or propane.
Apply for a zoning permit from the City of Scottsdale if operating in a specific location or during a special event.
Provide proof of using a licensed commissary kitchen for food storage, preparation, and cleaning.
Unique Rules/Conditions:

Food trucks must comply with zoning restrictions, especially near schools, residential areas, and high-traffic zones.
A commissary kitchen is required for food storage, preparation, and washing dishes.
Special event permits may be needed for operating at festivals or public gatherings.