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Mobile Food Vendors & Food Trucks
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:
- Operations that produce grease-laden vapors will require the installation of an exhaust hood that is protected by an automatic fire extinguishing system.
- LP- gas alarms will be required in vehicles near LP-gas components.
- Fuel gas systems shall be inspected annually by an approved inspection agency. Once the inspection takes place and passed, a sticker must be placed on the gas system indicating the name of the inspection agency and the date the satisfactory inspection took place.
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 |
| 2 Bros Italian Ice | Expired | 5/21/2022 | |
| 2 Islands 1 Truck | Approved | 2/4/2022 | 2/4/2023 |
| 3 Matadors Taco Vault | Approved | 5/20/2022 | 5/20/2023 |
| A & A Frosty Spirits | Expired | 4/9/2022 | |
| And Lobster | Approved | 6/2/2022 | 6/2/2023 |
| A Roll Call | Expired | 3/4/2022 | |
| Area 51 Foods | Approved | 3/2/2022 | 3/2/20223 |
| Atlyss Food Co | Applied - Pending | ||
| Bake My Day | Expired | 9/2/2021 | |
| Baked To A T | Approved | 5/20/2022 | 5/20/2023 |
| Bangin Vegan Eats | Approved | 5/17/2022 | 5/17/2023 |
| Barista Bear Coffee | Approved | 7/22/2022 | 7/22/2023 |
| Ben & Jerry’s | Expired | 6/19/2021 | |
| Bert and T's Desserts | Approved | 7/16/2022 | 7/16/2023 |
| BG Eats | Approved | 9/1/2022 | 9/1/2023 |
| Big Al's | Approved | 9/21/2022 | 9/21/2023 |
| Big Boned BBQ | Applied - Pending | ||
| Big Meat Sandwiches and Meaty Treats | Expired | 7/28/2021 | |
| Big Tent Pizza | Approved | 6/13/2022 | 6/13/2023 |
| Bit’s N Bites | Approved | 8/10/2022 | 8/10/2023 |
| BK Street Eats | Expired | 6/30/2021 | |
| Black Out Burger | Approved | 9/27/2021 | 9/27/2022 |
| Bok Choy Boy | Expired | 2/11/2022 | |
| Booze Pops | Approved | 9/20/2022 | 9/20/2023 |
| Bottleneck Coffee | Approved | 6/30/2022 | 6/30/2023 |
| BPS Foods | Approved | 7/28/2022 | 7/28/2023 |
| Braised & Glazed | Approved | 3/2/2022 | 3/2/2023 |
| Braised In The South | Approved | 3/10/2022 | 3/10/2023 |
| Brava Bowls | Expired | 6/30/2022 | |
| Brunch Holiday | Expired | 7/13/2022 | |
| Buena Compania Empanadilla | Applied - Pending | ||
| Cafe Roux | Expired | 10/19/2021 | |
| Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit | Expired | 6/30/2022 | |
| Carolimas Dessert Boutique | Approved | 10/26/2021 | 10/26/2022 |
| Caribbean Fresh | Approved | 6/7/2022 | 6/7/2023 |
| Cast Iron Food Truck | Approved | 10/12/2021 | 10/12/2022 |
| Chanel's Gullah Cuisine | Applied - Pending | ||
| Charleston Caribbean Creole | Expired | 7/16/2022 | |
| Charleston Lemonade | Approved | 6/9/2022 | 6/9/2023 |
| Charleston Pops | Expired | 6/14/2022 | |
| Charleston Riverdogs Food Truck | Approved | 6/21/2022 | 6/21/2023 |
| Charleston Sports Pub Food Truck | Applied - Pending | 12/8/2020 | |
| Charlestowne Kettle Corn | Approved | 2/17/2022 | 2/17/2023 |
| Chick-Fil-A | Approved | 5/31/2022 | 5/31/2023 |
| Chido Taco | Expired | 8/16/2022 | |
| Chow Bella | Approved | 3/30/2022 | 3/30/2023 |
| Chris & Tony's Flame | Expired | 6/17/2022 | |
| Chucktown Deli | Expired | 8/10/2021 | |
| Chucktown Meatball Company | Approved | 1/28/2022 | 1/28/2023 |
| Chucktown Mobile Seafood | Approved | 8/26/2022 | 8/26/2023 |
| Ciaburri’s Mexican Flavors | Applied - Pending | ||
| Ciderhouse Pie Shop | Approved | 7/19/2022 | 7/19/2023 |
| Cinema Catering | Expired | 2/16/2022 | |
| Cinnabon | Approved | 9/9/2022 | 9/9/2023 |
| City Sliders | Approved | 9/22/2022 | 9/22/2023 |
| Co Hog | Approved | 11/16/2021 | 11/16/2022 |
| Corner Hot Dog | Approved | 9/2/2021 | 9/2/2022 |
| Cosmic Charlie’s Grateful Grill | Approved | 11/24/2021 | 11/24/2022 |
| Crystal Coast Seafood | Approved | 4/26/2022 | 4/26/2023 |
| Cucina To Go | N/A - Cancelled Application | ||
| D.H. Snacker Gourmet | Approved | 5/12/2022 | 5/12/2023 |
| Da Hotbox Burger & Brats | Approved | 2/1/2022 | 2/1/2023 |
| Da Bombz Food Truck | Applied - Pending | ||
| Darling Oyster | Approved | 10/27/2021 | 10/27/2022 |
| Dashi | Approved | 3/10/2022 | 3/10/2023 |
| Dean’s Meaner Wieners | Expired | 5/26/2021 | |
| Delights Dessert and Coffee | Approved | 10/14/2021 | 10/14/2022 |
| Diego's Empanadas | Approved | 2/1/2022 | 2/1/2023 |
| Dizzy Lamb | Approved | 6/7/2022 | 6/7/2023 |
| Dockery’s | Expired | 5/19/2021 | |
| Don Sazon | Approved | 1/18/2022 | 1/18/2023 |
| Donut Daddy | Applied - Pending | ||
| DonutMakes | Expired | 3/9/2022 | |
| Dough Boyz Pizza | Approved | 12/16/2021 | 12/16/2022 |
| Drew's Heavenly French Fry Creations | Approved | 3/8/2022 | 3/8/2023 |
| Drunk Tony's Food Truck | Approved | 3/14/2022 | 3/14/2023 |
| Duck Donuts | Expired | 12/7/2021 | |
| Duck Truck | Approved | 8/26/2022 | 8/26/2023 |
| Dupree Catering | Approved | 5/20/2022 | 5/20/2023 |
| Dwayne's Patries | Approved | 9/17/2021 | 9/17/2022 |
| East Coast Chimney Cakes | Approved | 1/6/2022 | 1/6/2023 |
| El Delicioso | Approved | 1/20/2022 | 1/20/2023 |
| El Jefe | Approved | 3/7/2022 | 3/7/2023 |
| El Kiosko Mexican Cuisine | Approved | 6/21/2022 | 6/21/2023 |
| Empanada Cuisines | Approved | 9/14/2022 | 9/14/2023 |
| Fab Sliders | Approved | 6/17/2022 | 6/17/2023 |
| Famously Frozen | Approved | 6/28/2022 | 6/28/2023 |
| Fed Up Truck | Approved | 10/5/2021 | 10/5/2022 |
| First Name Basis | Approved | 6/13/2022 | 6/13/2023 |
| Five Daughters BBQ | Approved | 10/21/2021 | 10/21/2022 |
| Fleet on the Fly | Approved | 6/30/2022 | 6/30/2023 |
| Flight | Expired | 7/22/2022 | |
| Foxes Fried | Approved | 9/2/2021 | 9/2/2022 |
| Fruit Snow | Approved | 6/17/2022 | 6/17/2023 |
| Girl Next Dough | Approved | 9/20/2022 | 9/20/2023 |
| Gobble Gobble | Approved | 4/6/2022 | 4/6/2023 |
| Goodie Boulevard | Expired | 5/19/2021 | |
| Gorditas Locas | Approved | 8/4/2022 | 8/4/2023 |
| Greekin’ Out | Expired | 4/20/2021 | |
| Gyro Food Stand 1 | Approved | 3/14/2022 | 3/14/2023 |
| Gyro Food Stand 2 | Approved | 3/14/2022 | 3/14/2023 |
| Hamby Catering | Approved | 2/17/2022 | 2/17/2023 |
| Happy Thai | Approved | 3/4/2022 | 3/4/2023 |
| Harlembest | Approved | 6/8/2022 | 6/8/2023 |
| Hello Bar Services | Applied - Pending | ||
| Hero Doughnuts & Buns | Approved | 9/1/2022 | 9/1/2023 |
| Holey City Bagels | Expired | 7/13/2022 | |
| Holy City Cannoli | Approved | 10/29/2021 | 10/29/2022 |
| Holy City Homemade Italian Ice | Approved | 4/15/2022 | 4/15/2023 |
| Holy Rolly | Approved | 3/21/2022 | 3/21/2023 |
| Home Team BBQ | Approved | 2/17/2022 | 2/17/2023 |
| Hooked on the South | Expired | 9/2/2021 | |
| Hustle Hot Wheels | Expired | 6/30/2022 | |
| Icy Mike's | Applied - Pending | ||
| Ice Cream Team | Approved | 7/22/2022 | 7/22/2023 |
| Interstate 95 Coffee | Expired | 7/6/2021 | |
| J & B’s Bucket List | Expired | 5/21/2021 | |
| JMAC'S Cheesesteaks Burgers & More | Approved | 8/8/2022 | 8/8/2023 |
| Johnny Focaccia | Expired | 7/9/2022 | |
| Jonny Poppers | Expired | 3/12/2022 | |
| Just Eat This | Approved | 5/23/2022 | 5/23/2023 |
| K & S Jerk Shop | Expired | 8/29/2022 | |
| Kapusta | Approved | 8/26/2022 | 8/26/2023 |
| Kees Kitchen | Approved | 10/15/2021 | 10/15/2022 |
| Kickin Chicken | Expired | 7/23/2022 | |
| Killer Brats | Expired | 6/16/2021 | |
| King of Pops | Expired | 6/1/2022 | |
| Kings Hotdogs | Approved | 12/30/2021 | 12/30/2022 |
| King of Swarma | Approved | 4/26/2022 | 4/26/2023 |
| KJ Style BBQ | Expired | 3/30/2022 | |
| Kona Ice Charleston | Approved | 4/25/2022 | 4/25/2023 |
| Krystyna’s Authentic Polish Food | Approved | 4/15/2022 | 4/15/2023 |
| La’ Son Anchor Grill | Approved | 9/7/2022 | 9/7/2023 |
| Latinliscious Gourmet LLC/Jakes | Approved | 11/17/2021 | 11/17/2022 |
| Lib's Diner | Approved | 8/5/2022 | 8/5/2023 |
| Life Raft Treats | Approved | 9/27/2022 | 9/27/2023 |
| Little Peanut Pastries | Approved | 10/7/2021 | 10/7/2022 |
| Lola’s Lumpia | Approved | 9/14/2022 | 9/14/2023 |
| Lowcountry Lemonade | Expired | 8/9/2022 | |
| Lowcountry Oyster Company | Approved | 2/17/2022 | 2/17/2023 |
| Lumpia Dad | Expired | 6/4/2022 | |
| Mac Daddy | Expired | 6/16/2021 | |
| Madrigal’s Tacos | Approved | 3/18/2022 | 3/18/2023 |
| Mana Mobile | Approved | 7/16/2022 | 7/16/2023 |
| Mazyck's Grille | Approved | 9/1/2022 | 9/1/2023 |
| Mediterranean Madness | Approved | 9/2/2021 | 9/2/2022 |
| Mermaids Island Grill | Approved | 2/17/2022 | 2/17/2023 |
| Mex 1 | Approved | 10/27/201 | 10/27/2022 |
| Mike's Chicken Salad | Approved | 3/16/2022 | 3/16/2023 |
| Miller's All Day | Approved | 1/6/2022 | 1/6/2023 |
| Miracle’s Tasty Express | Expired | 7/6/2021 | |
| Miss Bella's Italian Ice | Expired | 12/15/2021 | |
| Miss Katie's Sweets | Approved | 5/12/2022 | 5/12/2023 |
| MJ's Rollin BBQ & Seafood Express | Approved | 8/9/2022 | 8/9/2023 |
| Mongo Wok and Grill | Expired | 10/8/2021 | |
| Mora Iced Creamery | Approved | 11/16/2021 | 11/16/2022 |
| Mr. Narwahl's Magnificent Snoballs | Approved | 3/25/2022 | 3/25/2023 |
| Mr. Poppers Kettle Korn | Approved | 12/3/2021 | 12/3/2022 |
| My Big Fat Greek Trailer | Approved | 10/4/2022 | 10/4/2023 |
| Nana's Got Nut's | Approved | 7/1/2022 | 7/1/2023 |
| Nanas Seafood & Soul | Approved | 6/30/3033 | 6/30/2023 |
| New Dog | Approved | 5/25/2022 | 5/25/2023 |
| Nino's Creamery | Approved | 9/2/2021 | 9/2/2022 |
| Nothin But Chicken | Approved | 11/2/2021 | 11/2/2022 |
| Nothing Bundt Cakes | Approved | 3/23/2022 | 3/23/2023 |
| NXSE Oysters | Approved | 10/5/2021 | 10/5/2022 |
| Oh Yah BBQ | Approved | 7/15/2022 | 7/15/2023 |
| One Love Jamaican Cuisine | Expired | 2/22/2022 | |
| P & S New Jersey Style Cheese Steak Subs | Approved | 5/6/2022 | 5/6/2023 |
| Page’s Food Truck | Applied - Pending | ||
| Palmetto Pops | Approved | 10/26/2021 | 10/26/2022 |
| Panda Palace | Approved | 9/1/2022 | 9/1/2023 |
| Patagonian Queen Gluten Free | Approved | 9/1/2021 | 9/1/2022 |
| Pizza A Modo Mio | Approved | 3/30/2022 | 3/30/2023 |
| Pizza Cone | Expired | 7/20/2021 | |
| Pizza da Michelino | Expired | 1/5/2022 | |
| Platia | Approved | 10/7/2021 | 10/7/2022 |
| Playa Bowls | Approved | 7/15/2022 | 7/15/2023 |
| Poseidons Playground | Expired | 9/24/2021 | |
| Quan's BBQ | Approved | 6/15/2022 | 6/15/2023 |
| Randall's Curbside Griddle | Expired | 6/24/2022 | |
| Rebellious Wingz and Thangz | Approved | 1/18/2022 | 1/18/2023 |
| Renegade Chef | Expired | 4/22/2021 | |
| Rikiquito Gourmet | Approved | 5/12/2022 | 5/12/2023 |
| Riverside Restaurant and Provisions | Approved | 2/17/2022 | 2/17/2023 |
| Roe Roe's | Approved | 3/22/2022 | 3/23/2023 |
| Rog Pizzeria | Approved | 7/22/2022 | 7/22/2023 |
| Rolled Quesadillas | Expired | 8/10/2021 | |
| Rosalie’s Pizza | Expired | 5/1/2021 | |
| Roti Rolls | Approved | 7/14/2022 | 7/14/2023 |
| Rush Bowls | Approved | 12/16/2021 | 12/16/2022 |
| S & S Seafood | Approved | 4/7/2022 | 4/7/2023 |
| Saber Pizza | Approved | 3/2/2022 | 3/2/2023 |
| Salty Jakes | Approved | 2/17/2022 | 2/17/2023 |
| Samira’s Gyro and More | Expired | 7/16/2021 | |
| Sap - Lai CHS | Approved | 1/26/2022 | 1/26/2023 |
| Scoop 50Fifty | Approved | 5/20/2022 | 5/20/2023 |
| Sea Island Geechee Kitchen | Approved | 11/16/2021 | 11/16/2022 |
| Second Helping Soul Food & Catering | Expired | 5/21/2022 | |
| Semilla | Approved | 9/7/2021 | 9/7/2022 |
| Seol Ah's | Approved | 10/1/2021 | 10/1/2022 |
| Sevy Sliders | Approved | 6/1/2022 | 6/1/2023 |
| Shaka Shrimp Truck | Approved | 11/17/2021 | 11/17/2022 |
| Shantastic Treats | Expired | 4/9/2022 | |
| Shrimp With Benefits | Expired | 5/6/2021 | |
| Smash City Burgers | Approved | 1/25/2022 | 1/25/2023 |
| Smokin' Gringo's BBQ | Approved | 4/21/2023 | 4/21/2023 |
| Snow Biz | Expired | 5/11/2021 | |
| SnoBar | Approved | 5/17/2022 | 5/17/2023 |
| SOCU | Expired | 6/4/2021 | |
| Sombrero Wok | Approved | 3/30/2022 | 3/30/2023 |
| South Philly Steaks | Expired | 6/11/2022 | |
| Southern Hospitality's Kitchen | Expired | 6/17/2022 | |
| Southernly Sweets | Approved | 2/1/2022 | 2/1/2023 |
| Spunky Spuds | Expired | 5/20/2021 | |
| Straight Outta Philly | Expired | 9/17/2021 | |
| Street Bird West Side | Expired | 7/23/2022 | |
| Stuffed | Expired | 2/23/2022 | |
| Sub Zero Italian Ice | Approved | 9/1/2022 | 9/1/2023 |
| Southern Roots Smokehouse | Approved | 5/20/2022 | 5/20/2023 |
| Sweet Manna Creations | Approved | 7/11/2022 | 7/11/2023 |
| Sweetgrass Foodz | Expired | 5/25/2022 | |
| Swig & Swine Pig Rig | Expired | 10/9/2021 | |
| T & T's Original Kettle Korn | Approved | 11/16/2021 | 11/16/2022 |
| Tamashii | Approved | 7/21/2022 | 7/21/2023 |
| Tap Truck Charleston | Approved | 10/26/2021 | 10/26/2022 |
| Taste and See | Approved | 9/1/2022 | 9/1/2023 |
| Taste of Berlin | Approved | 3/10/2022 | 3/10/2023 |
| Tasty Waves Hand Dipped Ice Cream | Expired | 2/22/2022 | |
| Taternator | Approved | 3/11/2022 | 3/11/2023 |
| The Altered Alchemist | Expired | 6/1/2022 | |
| The Biscuit Shed | Approved | 3/4/2022 | 3/4/2023 |
| The Castejons | Approved | 11/17/2021 | 11/17/2022 |
| The Caterer | Approved | 2/18/2022 | 2/18/2023 |
| The Charleston Boucherie | Approved | 2/18/2022 | 2/18/2023 |
| The Chillin Cow | Expired | 3/2/2021 | |
| The Farmers Daughter | Applied - Pending | ||
| The Full Up Station | Applied - Pending | ||
| The Good Cooker | Approved | 10/5/2021 | 10/5/2022 |
| The Healing Konnection | Expired | 2/18/2022 | |
| The Holy City Cupcakes | Approved | 1/19/2022 | 1/19/2023 |
| The Immortal Lobster | Approved | 8/4/2022 | 8/4/2023 |
| The Lemonade Twins | Approved | 7/16/2022 | 7/16/2023 |
| The Lost Boys | Approved | 4/21/2022 | 4/21/2023 |
| The Motley Chew | Approved | 9/6/2022 | 9/6/2023 |
| The Salty Shrimp | Approved | 9/22/2022 | 9/22/2023 |
| The Pita Stroller | Approved | 8/10/2022 | 8/10/2023 |
| The Stone Soup Collective | Approved | 7/21/2021 | 7/21/2022 |
| The Tackle Box | Approved | 3/25/2022 | 3/25/2023 |
| Tikiz Shaved Ice & Ice Cream | Approved | 6/1/2022 | 6/1/2023 |
| Tobo Sushi | Expired | 6/10/2022 | |
| Top Shelf Catering | Approved | 9/12/2021 | 9/12/2022 |
| Tricksy Pig Barbecue | Expired | 6/16/2022 | |
| True Lowcountry | Approved | 4/28/2022 | 4/28/2023 |
| Two Wild Roses Cafe & Bakery | Expired | 11/24/2021 | |
| Uncle Louie G Italian Ices & Ice Cream | Approved | 6/22/2022 | 6/22/2023 |
| Venetown | Approved | 8/26/2022 | 8/26/2023 |
| Verde | Approved | 6/17/2022 | 6/17/2023 |
| Vibrant Alkaline Vegan Eats | Applied - Pending | ||
| Viscious Biscuit | Approved | 6/24/2022 | 6/24/2023 |
| Victor’s Lab | Approved | 8/22/2022 | 8/22/2023 |
| Wabi Sabi | Approved | 7/8/2022 | 7/8/2023 |
| Wally Gyro’s | Approved | 9/6/2022 | 9/6/2023 |
| Weltons Fine Foods | Approved | 3/30/2022 | 3/30/2023 |
| Who Dat Hot Dog Cart | Expired | 7/20/2022 | |
| Wich Cream | Approved | 8/4/2022 | 8/4/2023 |
| Wicked Waffles | Approved | 3/30/2022 | 3/30/2023 |
| Xperience Kulture | Approved | 5/6/2022 | 5/6/2023 |
| Zeus Grill and Seafood | Approved | 2/17/2022 | 2/17/2023 |
| Zimo’s Gyros | Approved | 7/21/2022 | 7/21/2023 |