The following documents are required to be on file at all times during the license period, and must be included with your application submission:

• McLean County Health Department Permit
• Certificate of Liability Insurance (Actual Certificate is Required)
  • The Certificate is required to list all of the following:
    • Legal Entity Name, DBA (Assumed Name), and Entity Address listed;
    • Vehicle Make, Model, and License Plate # in the Description Box;
    • The City of Bloomington, 115 E. Washington St., Bloomington, IL 61701, listed as the Certificate Holder (bottom left of Certificate); and
    • Must have the City of Bloomington listed as an Additional Insured
      • Additional Insured can be listed in the Description Box (near the bottom of the Certificate) 

If applicable, the following must be included with your application submission:

Property/Business Owner Permission - Food Trucks that plan to operate/park on private property must provide a letter of written permission from the business/property owner. The written permission must include:

• Applicant Business Information:
  • The applicant business Entity Name and DBA/Assumed Name; and
  • Specific date(s) or date range the Food Truck is approved to operate/park on the property;
• Business/Property Owner(s) providing permission:
  • The address of the property that will be used, and if applicable, the name of the business;
  • Their full name, relation to the property (to show why they have the authority to provide permission), phone number, and email address; and
  • Their signature.

The following form(s) are required to be submitted before completing the application: Note: All applicants must be in compliance with the City's Finance Department in order for a permit to be considered.

• Food & beverage Tax Information and forms can be found by clicking here. 
  • Food & Beverage Tax Registration Forms are used for businesses who have not operated in the City of Bloomington/Town of Normal before and need to register.
  • Food & Beverage Tax Remittance Forms are used for businesses who are active and need to provide information about their taxable income.
    • These forms should be completed each month, even if the business is reporting $0.

Additional Requirements, if applicable.

• Entities must be in good standing with the State of IL. No documentation should be submitted from the business for this. The City Clerk Department will verify standing internally.
• Inspections - A City of Bloomington safety inspection may be required before approval can be given. An inspector will reach out to you if an inspection is required. If an inspection is not required, you will be notified of the final status of your application after the review of your application is complete.

Each approved applicant is required to pay the permit fee upon approval of a permit. The applicant will not be required to pay a permit fee until a determination has been made on the application (approved or denied).

The fees for this permit type are as follows:

• Application Fee: None at this time
• Permit Fee: $250* Annually

*For an applicant's first license with the City Clerk Department, the permit fee will be prorated based on the number of days remaining in the active term following approval.

Please note that this list is maintained manually and may not reflect the most current information. The City Clerk Department is committed to keeping this list as accurate and up-to-date as possible for all active Food Truck Licensees. For questions about Food Trucks or to verify current status, please contact the City Clerk Department at cityclerk@cityblm.org or by phone at (309) 434-2509 Ext. 6.

 Below is a comprehensive list of active Food Truck Licensees, which includes the Entity Name, DBA (if applicable). Note that all active licenses expire on April 30th of each year.

A to Zs’ Catering and Parties, LLC
Mayco Martinez d/b/a Artesanos
Balco LLC
Bay Area Mexicana, LLC
Smart Foods Illinois Truck 5, LLC d/b/a Cousins Maine Lobster
It’s Forkin' Good, LLC
JK Investments of Illinois, Inc. d/b/a Jay’s Cheesecakes & Bakes
Reynoso Bros Company d/b/a Jurassic Grill
Macy Properties, LLC  - Series Kona Ice of Peoria d/b/a Kona Ice
La Patrona Authentic Mexican Cuisine LLC
Reynoso Corporation d/b/a Mexa-Maya
Nate Dawgs, LLC
Thomas Gaherty d/b/a Olde Tyme Ice Cream
Payaa, LLC d/b/a Pizza Payaa
El Pandora, INC d/b/a Poblano Burritos
Uncle Tonys Food for the Soul, LLC
Jennifer Gretchen Herzog d/b/a We Three Sweets
Tony's Tacos Downtown, INC d/b/a Tony's Tacos Food Truck
Richard D Green d/b/a Greeny's Brats'N'Que
Varahi Food, LLC d/b/a Rayla Food Planet