Mobile Food Units

A mobile food unit is a vehicle-mounted food service establishment designed to be readily movable.

Mobile food units are licensed and inspected in North Dakota by a local public health agency or by Food and Lodging. Reciprocity is when a mobile food unit is licensed in North Dakota, and another agency allows that unit to operate in their jurisdiction; the agency would not require an additional license in this case. Local agencies, cities, or counties may have additional requirements.

Refer to the Mobile Food Unit Regulatory Jurisdictions Map (PDF) and Reciprocity Flowchart (PDF) for licensing requirements and where reciprocity is offered.

Licensing

• Submit the license application and plan review documents at least 30 days prior to operating or beginning construction. 
  Following payment, allow up to 30 calendar days for review.
• Request an application by contacting our office.
• Statewide Licensed Mobile Food Units (PDF)

Resources

• Mobile Food Unit Plan Review Manual (PDF)
• Mobile Food Units Fire Code Requirements (PDF)
• Regulatory Code
• Employee Health
• Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP)
• Retail Food Safety Guidance
• Food Safety Training
• Service Animals
• Areas of Licensing Jurisdiction