Whether enjoying a community festival, pregame tailgate, or grabbing lunch on a construction site, food trucks have become synonymous with accessible, flavorful cuisine. As their popularity grows, King County Public Health is reinforcing efforts to ensure that meals from mobile vendors are not only delicious but also safe to eat.
As of January 1, 2025, all food trucks and other mobile vendors operating in King County are required to display food safety rating placards. The King County Board of Health approved the policy to extend the county’s existing food safety rating system—which currently applies to restaurants, coffee shops, and delis—to include mobile food vendors.
The regulation, supported by the Washington Food Truck Association and the Washington Hospitality Association, is designed to enhance transparency and increase public confidence in food safety…