City of Gretna, Louisiana
mobile food vendors \u2014 permit requirements
Gretna, Louisiana — mobile food vendors are regulated by the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH). Contact your parish health unit for food establishment licensing and Gretna for any local business permits or zoning requirements.
Document available
Online application formVerified May 2026
- Review the official licensing page
- Confirm health permit status with LDH Jefferson Parish Sanitarian Office
Documents on file:
Permit requirements
Operating permitRequired — apply before operating
CountyJefferson County
Application methodOnline web form
Who Regulates
Health
LDH Jefferson Parish Sanitarian Office (Parish Sanitarian Office)
(504) 838-5140Official site \u2192
State licenseLouisiana Dept. of Health (LDH) — retail food establishment permit
Gretna Permit Rules & Requirements
Permit fees: $50(1 fee tier)
Permit fees1 rule ▾
- Non-refundable occupational license application fee: $50
Documents to submit15 rules ▾
- Must bring original and one copy of Health Permit
- Must bring original and one copy of Lease Agreement
- Must bring original and one copy of Liquor License receipt if applicable
- Must bring original and one copy of Articles of Incorporation
- Must provide passport number or driver license number for officers/partners
- Must provide Federal Employer Identification Number
- Must provide State Sales Tax Number
- Must provide Parish Sales Tax Number
- If renewing occupational license, must complete Schedule A on next page
- Must register with Louisiana State-Sales Tax Department
- Must register with Jefferson Parish Sales Tax - Sheriff's Office
- Must contact City of Gretna Planning & Zoning Department
- Must obtain inspections from City of Gretna Inspections Department
- Must contact City of Gretna Water Services
- Must obtain Federal Identification Number from IRS
State agency licenses8 rules ▾
- May require Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal license
- May require Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals - Office of Public Health license
- May require Federal Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms Bureau license depending on business type
- May require Louisiana Department of Education child care licensing
- May require Louisiana State Alcoholic Beverage & Tobacco Control license
- May require Louisiana Used Motor Vehicles and Parts Commission license
- May require Jefferson Parish Environmental Health Services license
- May require Gretna Police Department Alcoholic Beverage Outlet (ABO) license
Operating restrictions5 rules ▾
- No retail sales at this location for home businesses
- No commercial advertising allowed for home businesses
- No storage on premises allowed for home businesses
- No work done on premises for home businesses
- No signs displayed larger than 2 square feet in size
Renewal & expiration2 rules ▾
- Occupational license due date is January 1, becomes delinquent March 1
- Application is for year 2026
Penalties1 rule ▾
- License will not be processed if application is incomplete
Rules extracted from Gretna's permit application. Verify with the city before applying — rules may have changed since extraction.
Official Resources
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