What is the California Housing and Community Development, and why do I need their approval?

California Housing and Community Development is a State agency that inspects and certifies vehicles as “special purpose commercial modular.” California Health and Safety Code section 18012.5 defines a special purpose commercial modular as: “…a vehicle with or without motive power, designed and equipped for human occupancy for industrial, professional or commercial purposes…”

This includes any fully enclosed MFF in which the operator occupies the vehicle to cook or prepare food for service. No Environmental Health Permit to operate will be issued to any fully enclosed MFF that does not contain an Insignia from having passed inspection.

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1. What exactly is a Mobile Food Facility?
2. Can I operate my MFF wherever I want?
3. Do I have to put anything besides the name of my business on the side of my MFF?
4. What is the California Housing and Community Development, and why do I need their approval?
5. What does the Housing and Community Development insignia look like?
6. I bought my Food Truck used and I can’t find an insignia on it. How can I find out if it has passed inspection in the past?
7. My vehicle has never been issued the Housing and Community Development insignia, who do I contact to schedule an inspection?
8. What is a commissary and why do I need one?
9. What is considered limited food preparation?
10. I want to open a hot dog cart and serve brats and other specialty sausages. Can I do this?
11. Am I allowed to use my custom built BBQ in conjunction with my MFF?
12. Am I allowed to set up a pop-up tent or a table to make fresh squeezed lemonade?
13. I’ve been asked to come to the local brewery/winery on Friday evenings. Is this considered a Community Event?
14. Do I have to fill out the Restroom Verification Form?