Food Trucks
Are you interested in operating a Food Truck in the City of Great Falls? Follow these steps:
Step 1A: Contact Great Falls Fire Rescue (GFFR)
For state regulations, such as hood vent requirements and fire extinguishing systems.
Website: greatfallsmt.net/fire/mobile-food-vendor-requirements
Phone: (406) 727-8070
- GFFR requires a fire safety inspection of the mobile food/temporary cooking operation annually.
- A copy of the fire inspection report, and the inspection, testing, and maintenance report shall be kept readily available in the mobile food or temporary cooking operation.
Step 1B: Contact City-County Health Dept. (Environmental Health Division)
For a Mobile Food Establishment (MFE) Plan Review and License.
Website: cascadecountymt.gov/280/Food-Service-Licensing-Permitting
Phone: (406) 454-6950
- All MFE are required to have a state (DPHHS) Retail Food Establishment license
- New MFE must go through plan review and be inspected in the county they live in prior to being licensed
- MFE that change ownership must complete plan review and get licensed under the new owner
- MFE from other counties should contact CCHD prior to operating in the county
Step 2: Contact City Planning and Community Development
For business licensing requirements and zoning regulations
Website: https://greatfallsmt.net/planning/food-trucks
Phone: (406) 455-8430
- Vendors are responsible for maintaining the area around the truck in a neat, clean appearance and shall provide a trash receptacle and dispose of the refuse at an off-site location. OCCGF 17.20.8.060
- Location of a food truck and customer line must not block the public or interfere with access to sidewalks, ramps, curb cuts, or other conveniences for individuals with disabilities. OCCGF 12.3.010
Step 3: Determine where you will operate
In a City park or City owned property? Contact Park and Recreation for regulations, including a mobile vendor contract, insurance requirements, and fees. (406) 771-1265
On privately owned property? Contact Planning for allowable zoning districts and to ensure vehicular and pedestrian circulation are not negatively impacted. (406) 455-8430
In a Downtown metered parking space? Contact SP+ (the City’s Downtown Parking Vendor) for meter bagging and other downtown parking information. (406) 727-7828