A mobile food unit is a portable vehicle where food is prepared, sold and/or dispensed to a consumer. Mobile food units include: drive through espresso carts, hotdog carts, and full-service trailers. A mobile unit must meet the following requirements:

• The unit must be a vehicle and not require a special permit from the Oregon Department of Transportation to be moved.
• Mobile food units must be on wheels and have the ability to be mobile at all times during operation and have no permanent connection to any utility service (including water, sewer, or electrical).
• The unit and all operations and equipment must be integral to the unit.
  

All mobile units must be approved, licensed and inspected by the Multnomah County Health Department prior to construction and/or operation of the unit. To license and operate a mobile food unit in Multnomah County, you must fill out an application packet and pay applicable fees to Multnomah County Environmental Health Section 3653 SE 34th Ave., Portland, OR 97202 (503) 988-3400.

Mobile Food Unit Plan Review Packet