St. Petersburg, FL Food Truck
Permit Guide 2026
Get your N/A (included in FL DBPR license) (N/A (included in FL DBPR license)), business license, commissary agreement & fire inspection in St. Petersburg — complete 2026 guide.
St. Petersburg Food Truck Permit Requirements
Key permits every food truck operator needs before hitting the streets in St. Petersburg.
Health Permit
N/A (included in FL DBPR license)
Issued by: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), Division of Hotels and Restaurants
Annual fee: N/A (included in FL DBPR license)
Business License
$50-$125
Required before any commercial food truck operation. Issued by the city clerk or revenue department.
Fire Safety
$0-$50
Covers suppression system, extinguisher certification, and equipment placement. Annual renewal required.
Getting Permitted in St. Petersburg: Step-by-Step
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Register your business
Form an LLC or sole proprietorship with FL and obtain your EIN from the IRS. This is required before applying for any permits.
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Secure a licensed commissary kitchen
All mobile food dispensing vehicles (MFDVs) in Florida must operate from a licensed commissary kitchen. A written commissary agreement must be submitted with the DBPR application. You'll need a signed commissary agreement before the health department will approve your application.
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Apply for your health permit
Submit your application to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), Division of Hotels and Restaurants with your commissary agreement, equipment list, and menu. Schedule your pre-opening inspection.
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Pass your fire inspection
Schedule a $0-$50 inspection. Ensure your suppression system is serviced, extinguisher is current, and propane connections are compliant.
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Obtain your business license
Apply for your $50-$125 through the city's business licensing office. Some cities require this before the health permit application.
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Get insured
Most St. Petersburg venues and events require proof of general liability insurance ($1M minimum). Commercial auto coverage is also required to operate legally.
N/A (included in FL DBPR license)
Health Permit
$50-$125
Business License
$0-$50
Fire Inspection
$200-$500/mo
Commissary/mo
Commissary Kitchen Requirement in St. Petersburg
Most states and cities require food trucks to operate out of a licensed commissary kitchen. Here's what St. Petersburg operators need to know.
St. Petersburg Commissary Requirement
All mobile food dispensing vehicles (MFDVs) in Florida must operate from a licensed commissary kitchen. A written commissary agreement must be submitted with the DBPR application. A commissary provides licensed prep space, sanitary storage, and wastewater disposal — all required by health codes before your permit is issued.
What You'll Need
- ✓ Signed commissary agreement
- ✓ Health dept-approved kitchen
- ✓ Dedicated storage space
- ✓ Wastewater dump access
Typical Costs
$200-$500/mo
per month (St. Petersburg area)
Shared prep, storage, and dump station included at most facilities.
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