Mobile Food Vehicles Trading Roadside

Who does this apply to?​

This applies to all mobile food vehicles selling pre-packaged items, such as ice cream, coffee, and other foods that do not require cooking.​

​Submit an Application​

Vehicles used for roadside mobile food vending must undergo annual inspections by Council’s Environmental Health Officers. Vendors must submit an application at the start of each financial year for review, after which a vehicle inspection will be arranged before approval is issued.​

​Application Mobile Food Vending Vehicles Registration Form

​Food not prepared within the Vehicle?​

Food prepared at home requires an Occupation/Compliance Certificate approved by Council, to be submitted with the application. ​

Please refer to Council’s Home Based Business Factsheet and the NSW Food Authority – Home Based Food Business Factsheet​

​Food prepared at a commercial premise requires a satisfactory health inspection report/approval letter issued within the last 12 months, to be submitted with the application.​

​Do I need an inspection?​

Mobile food vending vehicle housed within the Penrith Local Government Area​

Yes. After submission of your application, you will be contacted by Council’s Environmental Health Officer to arrange an inspection of your vehicle.​

Once all satisfactory documentation is received, an approval letter and invoice will be emailed to the address provided on your application form.

​Mobile Food vending vehicle housed outside of the Penrith Local Government Area​

You must attach a satisfactory health inspection report, issued within the last 12 months from your local council with your application. If you are unable to provide this report, an inspection will be arranged by Council’s Environmental Health Officer. ​

Once all satisfactory documentation is received, an approval letter and invoice will be emailed to the address provided on your application form.

​To view fees and charges for the current financial year see the Rates, Payments & Fees page.​

​Legislation Requirements​

The following legislation must be complied with when operating your business; ​
NSW Food Authority - Guidelines for mobile food vending vehicles

Standard 3.2.2 - Food Safety Practices and General Requirements

Standard 3.2.2A – Food Safety Management Tools (from 8 December 2023)

Standard 3.2.3 - Food Premises and Equipment

Part 1.2 - Labelling and other information requirements

​Where can I operate? ​

Please refer to Council’s Roadside Trading – Mobile Food Vending Factsheet​