Food truck resources in Louisiana
Louisiana requires mobile food vendors to obtain a Sanitary Code Permit from the Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Public Health. Food trucks must comply with the Louisiana State Sanitary Code Part XXIII (Food Service) and pass an inspection. A commissary or approved facility is required for food preparation support. The Louisiana Department of Revenue requires a sales tax registration. Parishes and cities like New Orleans have additional vendor permits and operating restrictions.
Permits
View allLouisiana Parish and City Food Truck Permit Guide
Detailed breakdown of additional parish and city permits for food trucks in Louisiana, including New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Shreveport, and Lake Charles.
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How to Apply for a Food Truck Permit in Louisiana
Step-by-step instructions for applying for your Louisiana Mobile Food Vendor permit through the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF).
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Louisiana Food Truck Permit Requirements
Complete guide to Louisiana food truck permit requirements, including the state Mobile Food Vendor permit issued by the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) and health inspections by LDH.
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Guides
View allLouisiana Commissary Kitchen Requirements for Food Trucks
Learn about Louisiana's commissary kitchen requirements under LDAF rules, including approved facility standards and how to find commissary partners across parishes.
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Louisiana Food Truck Insurance Requirements
Understand the insurance requirements for operating a food truck in Louisiana, including auto liability minimums of 15/30/25 and mandatory workers' compensation coverage.
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How to Start a Food Truck Business in Louisiana
Everything you need to know about launching a food truck business in Louisiana, from registering on the geauxBIZ portal to capitalizing on Mardi Gras and Jazz Fest.
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Checklists
View allLouisiana Food Truck Launch Checklist
Your complete pre-launch checklist for opening a food truck in Louisiana, covering every step from geauxBIZ registration to your first day of service.
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Louisiana Food Truck Health Inspection Checklist
Prepare for your Louisiana food truck health inspection with this comprehensive checklist based on the Louisiana State Sanitary Code enforced by LDH.
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