Operating a Food Truck

Anyone operating a food truck, trailer, or pushcart must have the following:

• A Food License issued by the Southwest Suburban Health Department or a food license from other jurisdictions/municipalities in the state of Wisconsin.

• A Service Base license or Retail Food Establishment License for the service base or variance for no service base from the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP).

• Certified Food Protection Manager Certificate, if necessary.

Failure to obtain and display the above will result in a citation and the inability to operate. 

Licensing

• If you are applying for a license in the City of West Allis, click here or call 414-302-8600 to speak with an Environmentalist.

• License fees are based on the complexity of the food processes.

• Food truck vendors licensed by the Southwest Suburban Health Department are not charged an additional inspection fee.

Helpful links

• City of West Allis Mobile Food Checklist (PDF)

• Wisconsin Food Code, Chapter 9- Mobile Food Establishments,

• ATCP 75

• West Allis Revised Municipal Code: Chapter 9

• NFPA - Food Truck Safety Checklist (PDF)

Note: the Environmentalists or Fire Inspector may impose additional requirements or restrict food operations based on the equipment present in the truck.