
Getting your mobile food permit in Maricopa County feels overwhelming. This guide walks you through it step by step, in plain language, from someone who actually did it.
What's inside (39 pages):
- The 7 steps in order — menu, commissary, plans, build, papers, inspection, permit
- My real paperwork: menu breakdown, trailer drawings, commissary agreement, and more
- How to find a commissary without overpaying
- Plumbing explained simply — tank sizes, valves, what inspectors check
- What inspection day is really like
- Real startup costs and budget breakdown
- Tear-out checklists you can take with you
Who it's for: Anyone getting a Maricopa County Mobile Food Type II permit (assemble-serve, heat-serve, hold-serve — no raw cooking on the unit). Coffee trailers, shaved ice, hot dogs, kettle corn — if you're not cooking raw food on board, this is you.
Who it's not for: Type I or Type III permits, or permits outside Maricopa County.