Mobile Vending Permits

To operate a mobile vending unit in Portsmouth, you must have a license from the Portsmouth Health Department. There are 2 types of mobile permits offered. Regardless of which permit is applied for, all equipment must be manufactured by a licensed manufacturer and NSF or equivalent certified with the required hand sinks. No aftermarket alterations or home-built equipment shall be permitted.

This guidance is for food service operators who want to use Reduced Oxygen Packaging (ROP) at their food service establishments and do not already have an approved Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) plan.

Background Information

Specialized Processes are processes or procedures requiring specific food safety controls not otherwise assessed in the Portsmouth Food Code.

Specialized Processes Include:

We know being compliant with service animal regulations is important to food establishment owners and managers, but they are often complicated to navigate. The information provided below contains answers to frequently asked questions regarding service animals and additional resources including how you can request a free reminder decal for patrons to display on the front door or window of your business.