Mobile Food Establishment License
Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL)
About
License to operate a readily movable food establishment, which operates up to three consecutive days at one location, or returns to a home base of operation at the end of each day.
Code Citation Iowa Code Chapter 137F
Who Applies Any person wishing to operate a pushcart or other mobile food unit must obtain a license.
When To Apply Application must be received at least 30 days prior to the intended operating date and a license issued before the establishment begins operation.
Initial Requirements All regulatory requirements must be met before a license is issued.
Duration License is valid for one year from the date issued.
Processing Time 30 days.
Fee Structure License: $250
Renewal Requirements Renewal applications and fees must be received prior to the expiration date.
Exam Does not apply.
Additional Information Online applications and renewals are preferred, and are processed faster than paper applications. Renewals can be submitted up to 60 days prior to the license expiration date.
Services Provided
Service Category
- Service SubCategory
Contact Information
Food and Consumer Safety Licensing
Food and Consumer Safety Licensing
Address
Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing - Food Safety Bureau
6200 Park Ave., Ste 100
Des Moines, IA 50321
Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing - Food Safety Bureau
6200 Park Ave., Ste 100
Des Moines, IA 50321
Phone
(515) 725-5342
(515) 725-5342
Website
https://dial.iowa.gov/
https://dial.iowa.gov/
Email
[email protected]
[email protected]
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