Food Trucks

Per the Washington State Fire Code, 2018 edition, a mobile food preparation vehicles ("food truck") is a vehicle equipped with appliances that produce smoke or grease-laden vapors or utilize liquefied petroleum (LP)-gas systems or compressed natural gas (CNG) systems for the purpose of preparing and serving food to the public. The operation of a mobile food preparation vehicle ("food truck") in the City of Redmond requires a fire code permit and a fire inspection. Please see the Redmond Fire Department fee schedule for the current permit fees.


Food trucks that have been inspected within the last year by a partner fire agency, including Seattle Fire, Bellevue Fire, Valley Regional Fire Authority, and Renton Regional Fire Authority, may have its Redmond permit fees reduced by 50%. Additional information about this partnership and our partners may be found by submitting a query on the King County Fire Chiefs Association website.

  1. Obtaining a Permit
  2. Pre-Inspection Checklist
  • To obtain a permit, please complete the following steps: 
  1. Complete the mobile food preparation vehicle permit application form (PDF) and email it to FLS@redmond.gov. 
  2. A department staff member will contact you to schedule an inspection, which may occur at Redmond City Hall (15670 NE 85th St) or another approved location within the City of Redmond.
  3. If the inspector approves your inspection, pay the permit invoice. You will receive an email with a link to pay the invoice through the Redmond ePermitting System via a Visa, MasterCard, or Discover credit or debit card. Payment may also be made by check at the Development Services Center in Redmond City Hall.

Permits are valid for 12 months from the month of inspection.


If you have been contacted by a fire marshal, please obtain a Redmond mobile food preparation vehicle permit within 2 weeks. If you have not obtained a permit within 2 weeks, you may be subject to a cease and desist order. 

Permitted Vehicles (in alphabetical order)

BusinessVehicle License PlatePermit StatusIssue DateExpiration Date
Bandido's Mexican GrillBUZ0755Issued11/01/202211/01/2023
Candela Pizza35315AGIssued05/01/202305/01/2024
Dick's Drive-In RestaurantsSTEER1Issued03/01/202303/01/2024
Ezell's ExpressB92839XIssued08/01/202208/01/2023
Isidro'sC75884YIssued04/01/202304/01/2024
Las Garnachas & More50896ADIssued05/01/202305/01/2024
Levantine CuisineC82623UIssued08/01/202208/01/2024
Mami TranC44914PIssued08/01/202208/01/2023
MexicubanC93981LIssued05/01/202305/01/2024
Pie BarC12688YIssued07/01/202207/01/2023
Sapori Italiani (L'Italiano)C14608YIssued07/01/202207/01/2023


Pending Permit Issuance (in alphabetical order)

Business
Vehicle License Plate
Last Contacted
Permit Required By
Akamai Beach Grill34798AE

Churrico
01/30/202303/02/2023
Five Hooks Seafood
02/06/202303/08/2023
Happy Buns
02/06/202303/08/2023
Joon's Thai Crispy Crepes
04/19/202305/19/2023
Kautzman Kettle Corn
97866AG07/08/2022
08/07/2022
Loomyeah!
01/26/202302/26/2023
Los ChilangosB35734Y


Lunch on the Plate
04/06/202305/06/2023
MIT Food TruckC16553W


MoMo's Kebab
08/01/202209/01/2022
Mr. Gyros30249AC11/05/202111/19/2021
Mr. Gyros on WheelsC10814S

Northwest Share Vegetarian Food TruckC31833V

Northwest Share Vegetarian Food TruckC46515E

N&C Catering
B71769R
09/02/2021
09/16/2021
Ohana BBQ
1286YQ07/08/2022
08/07/2022
Panchito'sC97834H04/06/202305/06/2023
Paparepas12701AB

QT Food Truck (Qurius Or Tedius45244AE02/01/202203/03/2022
Secret SausageSAUSAG
08/01/202209/01/2022
The Popcorn Shop
01/06/202302/06/2023
Tutta Bella D'Asporto Food TruckC27254G

Wandering Cowgirl Mobile Coffee
03/01/202303/31/2023
Where Ya At?B78685V