Mobile Food Vendor Licenses
The Town of Tecumseh has launched a Mobile Food Vendor license for Refreshment Vehicles and Frozen Treat Vehicles. Licences remain in effect until December 31st of the current year.
Applicants wishing to operate a mobile food premise for charitable and/or town special events must contact the Clerks department prior to completing an online application.
Refreshment Vehicle is defined as a means of selling or offering food primarily based from any motor vehicle defined by the Highway Traffic Act. Refreshment Vehicles are proposed to be licensed for a specific location within the Town in which they can operate. Refreshment Vehicles are permitted to operate between the hours of 7:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. daily.
Frozen Treat Vehicles are defined as Refreshment Vehicle which only provides ready-to-eat frozen desserts such as ice cream, which are prepared and sold for public consumption. These vehicles (motorized or non-motorized) are permitted to operate in residential areas of the Town with specific regulations on not visiting the same location within a two-hour period, not stopping at a location longer than ten (10) minutes. Frozen Treat Vehicles are permitted to operate between the hours of 8:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. daily.
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Refreshment Vehicle Requirements The following is required for a refreshment vehicle licence:
Frozen Treat Vehicle Requirements The following is required for a frozen treat vehicle licence:
For a full list of requirements, please review By-law 2023-47. |
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Windsor Essex County Health Unit https://www.wechu.org/your-health/food-safety/business Phone: 519-258-2146 Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA): |
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Please review By-Law 2023-047 before applying. |
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