Politics & Government
Food Trucks By The Numbers
Most trucks are clustered in St. Louis City and County. St. Charles has allowed six this year.
Municipalities in the St. Louis region have very different regulations when it comes to food trucks. Here's what a street vendor has to do, and pay, to be able to operate in each city or county.
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Apply for a permit with the Director of Streets in the Downtown Vending District and also with the Director of Parks and Recreation if in the City Parks Vending District. Permits must be approved by the Board of Public Service with a recommendation from the director(s) who processed your application. Food vendors must also purchase peddler’s license as well as pay for each employee operating out of the truck. Food trucks, trailers, and other mobile food vendors must also get a roaming license.
Request For Proposal (RFP) bids are a minimum of $500, but can go up to $6,000 according to Mark Revolta from the city’s Street Department. The Board of Public Service decides how much you should pay. Peddler’s license costs $200, plus $20 for each employee. A roaming license is $500. 11 food trucks this year as part of a pilot program. According to Jeff Pupillo, there should be 19 food trucks before the end of this month. Countless sidewalk vendors within designated areas of the city. St. Louis County Fill out an application and pay fees. At least two inspections to make sure establishment is up to code. The county will grant a permit. A final inspection will be done by an Environmental Representative before the place opens. $100 for a mobile food unit. $35 for a pushcart. Seasonal food establishments are $75. 41 vendors operating this year. 35 vendors operating in 2010.**All food vendors must be approved by the health department