Good Information from the Tulsa Health Department.

All food service establishments in Tulsa County, including mobile food vending operations, require a license that must be renewed annually. THD categorizes mobile food services as follows:

  • Full-service mobile: a vehicle or trailer designed and equipped to prepare and serve open food products.
  • Pre-packaged mobile: a vehicle or trailer limited to the sale of commercially manufactured pre-packaged products, or products prepared and packaged at a licensed food service establishment.
  • Pushcart: a non-self-propelled vehicle limited to the sale of non-potentially hazardous foods, the sale of commercially pre-packaged foods maintained at proper temperatures, or the preparation and sale of frankfurters.

Construction, Equipment and Operation Guidelines

Full-service mobile food establishments are required to meet certain regulations regarding their construction, water system, equipment, personnel and food safety. Pre-packaged mobile and pushcart food establishments are exempted from some of these requirements.

Mobile Food Service Establishment Guide.

Procedures Guide for Pushcarts Selling Frankfurters.

Mobile Vendor Fees

Fee for City of Broken Arrow
–Full-service mobile $150 per vehicle
–Pre-packaged mobile $60 per vehicle
–Pushcart vending operations $60 per pushcart

Fee for City of Bixby and City of Tulsa
–Full-service mobile $145 per vehicle
–Pre-packaged mobile $145 per vehicle
–Pushcart vending operations $145 per pushcart

State Fee – $350 for all cities and mobile operations.

For more information, please call 918-595-4300.