Cart Application

Applying for a free cart is as easy as A, B, C.

Part A

Fill out the business license application and readiness checklist. After you turn in the form, you’ll be contacted with next steps. If you would like help filling out these forms, call the Health Department at 562-570-4132. You can schedule an appointment and we will walk through the process with you.

+Apply in English | Spanish

Part B

Plan submittal; this includes explaining your standard operating procedures, reading through and understanding all aspects of your cart and listing menu item

+Fruit Cart Application in English | Spanish


+Grill Cart Application in English | Spanish


+Ice Cream Application in English | Spanish


+Tamale Cart Application in English | Spanish

Part C

Final approval checklist. We will send you this packet once Part B is approved. Some set-ups will require extra paperwork, like a restroom agreement or written operational procedures. The Environmental Health Specialist will let you know if you need to fill these out.

Final Approval Checklist: English | Spanish


Appendix D: English

Once your paperwork is finished, you’re ready to officially launch your business!