California Food Truck Documents
3 state-specific documents plus 12 federal requirements. Everything your California food truck needs for full compliance.
California at a Glance
Minimum Wage
$16.00/hr
Tipped Wage
$16.00/hr (no tip credit)
Workers' Comp
Mandatory workers' compensation insurance for all employers
Health Dept
California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and county environmental health departments
California State Documents
Documents specific to California mobile vendor permits and state regulations.
California Mobile Food Facility Permit
California Mobile Food Facility (MFF) permit required to operate any food truck in the state, issued by the county environmental health department where you primarily operate.
California Commissary Kitchen Requirements
California mandates that all food trucks operate from a licensed commissary kitchen. This document covers commissary requirements, the commissary letter for permit applications, and daily return obligations.
California Proposition 65 Warning for Food Trucks
Proposition 65 chemical exposure warnings required for food trucks in California, covering acrylamide from grilled/fried foods, lead in certain ingredients, and other listed chemicals produced during cooking.
Federal Requirements
These federal documents also apply to your California food truck.
FDA Food Safety Plan for Mobile Food Operations
FDA-compliant food safety plan covering hazard analysis, preventive controls, and sanitation for mobile food preparation with limited workspace and storage.
Mobile HACCP Plan
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points plan adapted for mobile food preparation, addressing limited refrigeration, confined cooking spaces, and variable operating conditions.
OSHA Safety Plan for Food Trucks
Comprehensive workplace safety plan covering confined-space cooking hazards, propane system safety, generator operation, slip/burn prevention, and heat stress unique to food truck environments.
Fire Suppression & Safety Plan
Fire suppression and prevention plan covering commercial kitchen hood suppression systems, propane tank safety, fire extinguisher placement, and emergency procedures for food truck operations.
I-9 Employment Verification
Form I-9 employment eligibility verification procedures for all food truck employees, including seasonal and event-based workers.
FLSA Wage & Hour Compliance Plan
FLSA wage and hour compliance covering minimum wage, overtime, tip credit, and event-based scheduling unique to food truck operations with seasonal and part-time staff.
Workers' Compensation Program
Workers' compensation insurance program documentation covering the elevated injury risks of food truck operations — burns, slips, propane incidents, and heat-related illness.
General Liability & Vehicle Insurance Documentation
Combined general liability, commercial auto, and product liability insurance documentation for food truck operations, including event-specific certificates of insurance.
Commissary Kitchen Agreement Template
Standardized agreement template for commissary kitchen use covering access hours, storage allocation, shared equipment liability, and health department compliance requirements.
Event & Venue Contract Template
Standardized contract template for food truck event bookings covering festivals, private events, corporate catering, and venue arrangements with payment, exclusivity, and cancellation terms.
Temperature Monitoring & Cold Chain Log
Temperature monitoring system and cold chain documentation for food trucks, covering the critical gap between commissary refrigeration and limited mobile cold-holding capacity.
Allergen Disclosure & Labeling Program
Allergen disclosure and labeling program for food trucks, addressing the unique challenges of limited menu board space, cross-contamination in confined prep areas, and high-volume service without written menus.