City of Gonzales, Louisiana
mobile food vendors \u2014 permit requirements
Gonzales, Louisiana — mobile food vendors are regulated by the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH). Contact your parish health unit for food establishment licensing and Gonzales for any local business permits or zoning requirements.
Document available
Downloadable PDF applicationVerified May 2026
- Review the official licensing page
- Confirm health permit status with LDH Ascension Parish Sanitarian Office
Documents on file:
Permit requirements
Operating permitRequired — apply before operating
CountyAscension County
Application methodDownloadable PDF form
Who Regulates
Health
LDH Ascension Parish Sanitarian Office (Parish Sanitarian Office)
(225) 644-9030Official site \u2192
State licenseLouisiana Dept. of Health (LDH) — retail food establishment permit
Gonzales Permit Rules & Requirements
Insurance3 rules ▾
- Must provide $500,000 commercial general liability insurance
- Must provide vehicle insurance for auto accidents while driving
- Food truck vendor must hold harmless and indemnify the City of Gonzales
Documents to submit9 rules ▾
- Must submit Louisiana Department of Revenue registration
- Must submit executed Hold Harmless Agreement
- Must submit home-based business certificate if applicable
- Must submit photograph of vehicle/trailer showing dimensions
- Must submit valid vehicle registration copy
- Must submit Ascension Parish sales tax certificate
- Must submit occupational license or exemption certificate
- Fire Department inspection required after application submission
- Must obtain property owner written permission for each location
State agency licenses1 rule ▾
- Must submit state health department permits and certificates
Operating restrictions1 rule ▾
- Food truck cannot exceed 25 feet length or 8 feet width
Penalties4 rules ▾
- Fines and penalties for misrepresentation assessed according to City ordinances and State statutes
- City officials can suspend or revoke Food Truck Vendor's License under provisions of City Code
- License can be suspended or revoked for violations
- Fines assessed for misrepresentation per city and state law
Other rules2 rules ▾
- Must report any change in business ownership, operation, and/or address immediately
- Must report changes in business ownership, operation, or address immediately
Rules extracted from Gonzales's permit application. Verify with the city before applying — rules may have changed since extraction.
Official Resources
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