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Mobile food vendors have grown in popularity and have become a routine attraction at special events and local venues. Our goal is to ensure these operations are conducted in a safe manner to help ensure the continued operation of the business while reducing potential hazards that may threaten public safety. Routine inspections will be conducted for mobile food vendors to identify and eliminate basic fire hazards, educate vendors on potential hazards, while promoting a safe and livable community.
A new process was implemented on January 1st, 2020, and will replace the previous Certificate of Operation that required a vendor to receive an inspection at each location of operation and will simplify the inspection process. This permit does not replace the vendors obligation to obtain a City Business License or coordinate with or comply with Zoning requirements.
The 2018 International Fire Code (IFC), adopted as the South Carolina Fire Code, includes regulations for mobile food vendors and has been mandated for statewide adoption on January 1, 2020. A Mobile Food Vendor Information Bulletin and Self-Inspection has been created to assist you with achieving and maintaining compliance with some of the common issues impacting mobile vendors.
Some of the significant changes contained within the latest edition of the code include:
Safety is our number one priority. The program is intended to eliminate basic fire hazards while educating our vendors, promoting a safe community, and reduce the potential of business interruption from a preventable hazard. Additional safety information can be found from the National Fire Protection Association on the NFPA Food Truck Fact Sheet.
Interested vendors should complete the Mobile Food Vendor Application and attach all of the requested documentation. Our goal is to process the application within approximately 6 business days and then schedule your inspection. Interested vendors must have or obtain a current City Business License.
Upon successful inspection an operational permit sticker will be affixed to the vehicle by the inspector and must remain visible. Additionally, the vendor must acquire and post their City Business License (CBL) and maintain the documentation outlined on the application during all hours of operation.
Operational Permit
The Mobile Food Vendor operational permit is intended to assist the vendor in conducting a safe operation while achieving compliance with the International Fire Code. Inspections will be conducted as part of the initial Mobile Food Vendor operational permit application and then each year the vendor continues their permit. A new operational permit application and permit is required for each 12-month period of operation. Permitted vehicles are subject to inspection at any time the vehicle is operating.
Permit Renewal
Operational permits will be issued every 12 months and may be revoked prior to the expiration date. It is the responsibility of the mobile food truck operator to renew the permit.
The City of Charleston does not endorse or recommend any specific Mobile Food Vendor, this list is provided to assist with identifying which Mobile Food Vendors have completed the permit process. The City of Charleston does not make any recommendations, expressed or implied, regarding any specific vendor.
Mobile Food Vendor | Status | Inspection Date | Expiration Date |
3 Matadors Taco Vault | Approved | 6/5/2023 | 6/5/2024 |
And Lobster | Approved | 7/6/2023 | 7/6/2024 |
Area 51 Foods LLC | Approved | 5/4/2023 | 5/4/2024 |
A Taste of Heaven | Approved | 8/15/2023 | 8/15/2024 |
Bangin Vegan Eats | Approved | 4/18/2023 | 4/18/2024 |
Belly Full by Tyger | Approved | 8/15/2023 | 8/15/2024 |
Ben & Jerry's | Approved | 3/29/2023 | 3/29/2024 |
BG Eats | Approved | 9/20/2023 | 9/20/2024 |
Big Al's | Approved | 9/21/2022 | 9/21/2023 |
Big Shrimpin' | Approved | 10/20/2023 | 10/202024 |
Big Tent Pizza | Approved | 6/9/2023 | 6/9/2024 |
Birdie's Famous Sausages | Approved | 9/18/2023 | 9/18/2024 |
Black Out Burger | Approved | 2/27/2023 | 2/27/2024 |
Booze Pops | Approved | 11/17/2023 | 11/17/2024 |
Bottleneck Coffee | Approved | 10/18/2023 | 10/18/2024 |
Braised & Glazed | Approved | 12/13/2022 | 12/13/2023 |
Buckshot's2 Go | Approved | 2/13/2023 | 2/13/2024 |
Carne En Vara El Saman | Approved | 10/13/2023 | 10/11/2024 |
Carolimas Lowcountry Cuisine | Approved | 6/22/2023 | 6/22/2024 |
Cast Iron Food Truck | Approved | 12/13/2022 | 12/13/2023 |
Chanel's Gullah Cuisine | Approved | 9/21/2023 | 9/21/2024 |
Charcuterie Happy Board | Approved | 11/22/2022 | 11/22/2023 |
Charleston River Dogs | Approved | 10/25/2023 | 10/25/2024 |
Chi - Town Chow | Approved | 3/13/2023 | 3/13/2024 |
Chucktown Chili and Chips | Approved | 3/16/2023 | 3/16/2024 |
Chucktown Mobile Seafood | Approved | 10/6/2023 | 10/6/2024 |
Ciderhouse Pie Shop | Approved | 10/3/2023 | 10/3/2024 |
City Sliders | Approved | 10/2/2023 | 10/2/2024 |
Co Hog | Approved | 3/9/2023 | 3/9/2024 |
Crystal Coast Seafood | Approved | 8/25/2023 | 8/25/2024 |
Da Hotbox Burger & Brats | Approved | 2/9/2023 | 2/9/2024 |
Dashi | Approved | 4/10/2023 | 4/10/2024 |
Don Sazon | Approved | 3/22/2023 | 3/22/2024 |
Donut Daddy | Approved | 10/16/2023 | 10/16/2024 |
Duncan's Dogs | Approved | 8/24/2023 | 8/22/2024 |
Drew's Heavenly French Fry Creations | Approved | 6/8/2023 | 6/8/2024 |
Drunk Tony's Food Truck | Approver | 5/22/2023 | 5/22/2024 |
East Coast Chimney Cakes | Approved | 5/25/2023 | 5/25/2024 |
El Charrito | Approved | 11/17/2023 | 11/17/2024 |
El Kiosko Mexican Cuisine | Approved | 10/5/2023 | 10/5/2024 |
Eleven Hotdogs | Approved | 9/20/2023 | 9/20/2024 |
Fab Sliders | Approved | 6/23/2023 | 6/23/2024 |
Fed Up Truck | Approved | 11/2/2022 | 11/2/2023 |
First and Seconds | Approved | 10/26/2023 | 10/26/2024 |
Flor de Pina Taqueria | Approved | 11/02/2023 | 11/02/2024 |
Foxes Fried | Approved | 11/18/2022 | 11/18/2023 |
Fruit Snow | Approved | 7/25/2023 | 7/252024 |
Futlife Churro's + Treats | Approved | 11/03/2023 | 11/03/2024 |
Gobble Gobble | Approved | 5/19/2023 | 5/19/2024 |
Grateful Dawgs | Approved | 11/4/2022 | 11/4/2023 |
Gyro Food Stand | Approved | 9/18/2023 | 9/18/2024 |
Gyro Food Stand 2 | Approved | 11/14/2023 | 11/14/2024 |
Hamby Catering | Approved | 2/14/2023 | 2/14/2024 |
Happy Thai | Approved | 3/21/2023 | 3/21/2024 |
Hat Express | Approved | 7/3/2023 | 7/3/2024 |
Heavenly Cheesecakes by Tony | Approved | 2/24/2023 | 2/24/2024 |
Holt and Holt Vending | Approved | 5/15/2023 | 5/15/2024 |
Holy City Cupcakes | Approved | 01/26/2023 | 01/26/2024 |
Holy City Homemade Italian Ice | Approved | 6/30/2023 | 6/30/2024 |
Holy City Hot Dogs | Approved | 2/10/2023 | 2/10/2024 |
Hot N Krispy | Approved | 10/16/2023 | 10/16/2024 |
H & P Coffee | Approved | 10/20/2022 | 10/20/2023 |
Ice Cream Team | Approved | 8/8/2023 | 8/8/2024 |
Jamaican Grill | Approved | 6/28/2023 | 6/28/2024 |
James Browns Famous Boiled Peanuts | Approved | 5/31/2023 | 5/1/2024 |
Johnny Focaccia | Approved | 10/31/2022 | 10/31/2023 |
Keep It Cool | Approved | 6/5/2023 | 6/5/2024 |
Kees Kitchen | Approved | 1/9/2023 | 1/9/2024 |
Keoni's | Approved | 8/16/2023 | 8/16/2024 |
King of Pops | Approved | 3/2/23 | 3/2/2024 |
Kitchen 27 | Approved | 10/14/2022 | 10/14/2023 |
King of Swarma | Approved | 9/18/2023 | 9/18/2024 |
Kona Ice Charleston | Approved | 7/6/2023 | 7/6/2024 |
Krystyna’s Authentic Polish Food | Approved | 5/4/2023 | 5/4/2024 |
Lewis BBQ | Approved | 10/20/2023 | 10/2024 |
Lib's Diner | Approved | 7/20/2023 | 7/20/2024 |
Life Raft Treats | Approved | 9/27/2022 | 9/27/2023 |
Lola’s Lumpia | Approved | 9/21/2023 | 9/21/2024 |
Love's Olde Town Pop | Approved | 5/3/2023 | 5/3/2024 |
Lowcountry Caviar | Approved | 6/29/2023 | 6/29/2024 |
Lowcountry Lemonade | Approved | 10/6/2022 | 10/6/2023 |
Madrigal’s Tacos | Approved | 3/28/2023 | 3/28/2024 |
Maine Course Food Truck | Approved | 6/16/2023 | 6/16/2024 |
Mazyck's Grille | Approved | 10/18/2023 | 10/18/2024 |
Mex 1 | Approved | 10/24/2022 | 10/24/2023 |
Mike's Chicken Salad | Approved | 4/20/2023 | 4/20/2024 |
Miller's All Day | Approved | 2/9/2023 | 2/9/2024 |
MJ's Rollin BBQ & Seafood Express | Approved | 5/26/2023 | 5/26/2024 |
Mobile Beech | Approved | 9/18/2023 | 9/18/2024 |
Motley Chew | Approved | 11/09/2023 | 11/09/2024 |
Mr. Poppers | Approved | 11/16/2023 | 11/16/2024 |
My Big Fat Greek Trailer | Approved | 10/4/2022 | 10/4/2023 |
New Dog | Approved | 3/22/2023 | 3/22/2024 |
Nothin But Chicken | Approved | 11/17/2022 | 11/17/2023 |
One Love CHS | Approved | 6/12/2023 | 6/12/2024 |
Papa Grande | Approved | 10/11/2023 | 10/11/2024 |
P & S New Jersey Style Cheese Steak Subs | Approved | 5/16/2023 | 5/16/2024 |
Pita Stroller | Approved | 8/25/2023 | 8/25/2024 |
Pizza da Michelino | Approved | 11/30/2022 | 11/30/2023 |
Pure Fluff Co. | Approved | 4/10/2023 | 4/10/2024 |
Quan's BBQ | Approved | 7/3/2023 | 7/3/2024 |
Rebel Taqueria | Approved | 10/20/2022 | 10/20/2023 |
RendezBrew Mobile Bar & Cafe | Approved | 8/15/2023 | 8/15/2024 |
Roxy's Save Ice & Treats | Approved | 3/3/2023 | 3/3/2024 |
Salty Jakes LLC | Approved | 4/3/2023 | 4/3/2024 |
Scotch Bonnet | Approved | 10/14/2022 | 10/14/2023 |
Sea Island Geechee Kitchen | Approved | 11/9/2022 | 11/9/2023 |
Seaside Healthy Life | Approved | 1/11/2023 | 1/11/2024 |
Shaka Shrimp Truck | Approved | 11/14/2022 | 11/14/2023 |
Shots and Vin | Approved | 10/20/2022 | 10/20/2023 |
Skydawgs | Approved | 6/30/2023 | 6/30/2024 |
Smokin' Gringo's BBQ | Approved | 6/1/2023 | 6/1/2024 |
Some Mo Tea | Approved | 11/15/2022 | 11/15/2023 |
Southern Roots Smokehouse | Approved | 10/13/2023 | 10/13/2024 |
Straight Outta Philly | Approved | 10/6/2023 | 10/6/2024 |
Sunny Daze Ice Cream Truck | Approved | 5/31/2023 | 5/31/2024 |
Sweetgrass Foodz | Approved | 3/16/2023 | 3/16/2024 |
Tamashii | Approved | 7/21/2023 | 7/21/2024 |
Tarte Sweetery | Approved | 1/11/2023 | 1/11/2024 |
Taste and see | Approved | 10/30/2023 | 10/30/2024 |
Taste of Berlin | Approved | 9/7/2023 | 9/7/2024 |
Taste of the Islands | Approved | 10/14/2022 | 10/14/2023 |
Taternator | Approved | 4/17/2023 | 4/17/2024 |
The Best Soft Cream SC | Approved | 7/25/2023 | 7/25/2024 |
The Castjons | Approved | 10/2/2023 | 10/2/2024 |
The Cotton Sky Ice Cream Co. | Approved | 7/10/2023 | 7/10/2024 |
The Drifter | Approved | 5/4/2023 | 5/4/2024 |
The Fried Green Banana | Approved | 11/14/2022 | 11/14/2023 |
The Ice Cream Team | Approved | 8/8/2023 | 8/8/2024 |
The Junction Kitchen | Approved | 3/14/2023 | 03/14/2024 |
The Salty Shrimp | Approved | 9/22/2022 | 9/22/2023 |
The Pita Stroller | Approved | 8/25/2023 | 8/25/2024 |
The Stone Soup Collective - Lucky Pig | Approved | 11/7/2022 | 11/7/2023 |
The Tackle Box | Approved | 4/12/2023 | 4/12/2024 |
The Wedge | Approved | 3/24/2023 | 3/24/2024 |
Travelin' Tom's Coffee | Approved | 11/14/2023 | 11/14/2024 |
Trinity Taste of Trinidad | Approved | 7/11/2023 | 7/11/2024 |
Turbo Cone | Approved | 8/8/2023 | 8/8/2024 |
Two Rhodes Bakery | Approved | 5/12/2023 | 5/12/2024 |
Venetown | Approved | 9/21/2023 | 9/21/2024 |
Vibrant Alkaline Vegan Eats | Approved | 10/07/2022 | 10/07/2023 |
Victor’s Lab | Approved | 8/22/2022 | 8/22/2023 |
Waffle Sensations | Approved | 6/28/2023 | 6/28/2024 |
Wally's Gyros | Approved | 10/17/2023 | 10/17/2024 |
Wich Cream | Approved | 8/4/2022 | 8/4/2023 |
Zimos Gyro | Approved | 9/29/2023 | 9/29/2024 |