The mobile food program within Alameda County consists of over six hundred mobile food units including carts, trucks and vehicles of various types.

The main goal of the program is to ensure that food served on mobile food units is safe for the public. This goal is achieved by providing food safety education to food service operators and enforcement of the laws listed within The California Health and Safety Code.

Mobile Food Units must apply for a permit, pass inspection, and contract with an approved Commissary prior to operating in Alameda County. Permits are valid for 12 months and are renewed on an annual basis.

Application and Handouts for Mobile Food Facilities (Trucks, Trailers, and Carts) & Caterers

• Mobile Food Unit & Caterer's Registration Application  (680Kb)*
• Part D Commissary/Commercial Kitchen Agreement for Inside Alameda County (excluding City of Berkeley)   (418Kb)*
• Part E Commissary/Commercial Kitchen Agreement for Outside Alameda County (including City of Berkeley)  (409Kb)*
• List of Commissaries in Alameda County Area  (69Kb)*
• Required Documents for Mobile Food Facility Permitting & Caterer Registration  (396Kb)*
• Regulations Specific to Mobile Food Facility Permitting  (324Kb)*

Fee Exemption Forms for School Fundraisers, Non-profit Charities, & Sole Proprietor Veterans

• Requirements for Fee Exemption Request  (68Kb)*
• Non-Profit Charitable Fee Exemption Request  (64Kb)*
• Veteran's Fee Exemption Form  (228Kb)*

For further inquiries regarding mobile food units, please contact:

To schedule an appointment for a mobile food unit inspection or consultation, contact Carmen Barrie at (510)567-6717.