Mobile Vending inspections are done on Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment. You can make an appointment by calling 210-207-0135.
Background checks are only required for food vendors and food handlers vending frozen or refrigerated confections. This includes:
Background checks are required for owners and employees working or riding on the unit. To begin the process visit our the police station.
Address: 315 S. Santa Rosa Ave. San Antonio, TX 78207 Directions
State and Federal background checks are completed off site. San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) will advise and monitor.
NOTE: Approved Downtown vendors may require an annual letter from SAPD.
License Fee: $103
Must have ice chest or sell from your person and no potentially hazardous foods.
License Fee: $206
License Fee: $309
All units vending handle potentially hazardous food from a pushcart, vehicle or trailer equipped with fresh/wastewater holding tanks must:
Chlorine Residual and Tank Sanitation Log Sheet(PDF, 201KB)
Phone: 210-207-8887
Address: 2303 SE Military Dr., Building 533 San Antonio, TX 78236 Directions
Commissary List
Vendors wishing to operate in the “Downtown Business District” must obtain a special permit issued by the Center City Development & Operations Department.
Phone: 210-207-3677
Vendors interested in operating at any City park must obtain permission from the Parks and Recreation Department.
Phone: 210-207-8480
If a mobile vending unit is operating at a special event, the unit may be exempt from certain requirements. Please see the City of San Antonio Ordinance Chapter 13 for exemptions.
Mobile Food Vending(PDF, 167KB)