Los Angeles County Department of Public Health | Environmental Health
SB 946 and Mobile Food Vending Complaint Investigation FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS
investigation into the nature of the reported activities. Complaints about vendors selling non-
as issues regarding use of sidewalk space, such as blocking driveways or pedestrian access, are not investigated by DPH.
change regarding the requirement for mobile food businesses to obtain a Public Health Permit and
If upon assessment the issue requires a response by Mobile Food Vending Investigation and Compliance Program (MFVICP) staff to determine if the vendor is operating in compliance with CRFC. The MFVICP will inform constituents and accordingly.
What information does DPH MFVICP need to process complaints of unpermitted mobile food vending?
DPH needs to know what activity is occurring to warrant the complaint, such as a mobile food vendor operating without a Public Health Permit. DPH will require the following information to be able to properly investigate the complaint:
city, and zip code