About Sidewalk Food Vending (Compact Mobile Food Operation)

On September 23, 2022, Governor Newsom signed SB 972, a bill that modifies the California Retail Food Code and allows some sidewalk food vendors, also known as Compact Mobile Food Operation (CMFO), to obtain public health permits. The new law established a new retail food facility, among other changes, and is effective on January 1, 2023.

A CMFO is a type of mobile food facility that operates from any of the following:

Please refer to the cart construction guidelines in the available resources below.

NEW: Read the bill, as approved SB 972

Apply for Permit

Resources

Senate Bill 972- Vendor Webinar (SPANISH) - April 2023

Event Archive

To read the new law, please visit SB-972 California Retail Food Code.

Date/Time Event Title Category Comments
27 de abril del 2023 SB 972 - Seminario web sobre la Venta Ambulante Trámites para permisos

SB 972 - Presentación a los vendedores - diapositivas

Archivo de video

April 13, 2023 SB 972 - Sidewalk Food Vendor webinar Permitting process

SB 972 - Sidewalk Food vendor presentation - slide deck

Archived Video

22 de febrero del 2023 Tarifas propuestas para los negocios móviles de comida Tarifas

Presentación de tarifas propuestas para los negocios móviles de comida - diapositivas

Preguntas frecuentes sobre las tarifas propuestas para CMFOs y otros negocios móviles

February 16, 2023 Proposed Fees for Mobile Food Facilities Webinar Fees

UPDATED proposed fees for Mobile Food Facilities, including Compact Mobile Food Operations and Commissaries - Board date 5.23.23

Proposed Fees for Mobile Food Facilities, including Compact Mobile Food Operations and Commissaries

Compact Mobile Food Operation and Mobile Food Facility Proposed Fees Frequently Asked Questions

12 de diciembre del 2022 SB 972 - Seminario web para fabricantes Verificación de planos

SB 972 - Presentación a los fabricantes - diapositivas

Archivo de Video

December 5, 2022 SB 972 - Manufacturers' webinar Plan Check

SB 972 - Manufacturers Presentation - Slide deck

Archived Video

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