What every vendor agrees to.

Required Documentation

Must be submitted prior to participation. Failure to provide required documentation may result in denial of participation without refund.

• Valid City of San Antonio Mobile Food Unit Permit or Bexar County Permit, as applicable
• Texas Food Handler Certification (for applicable staff)
• Texas Food Manager Certification, if required by menu or regulation
• Fire inspection tag (required if propane or open-flame equipment is used)
• Vehicle registration (optional, but commonly requested)
• Certificate of Insurance (COI): minimum $1,000,000 General Liability, with Mines Market listed as Additional Insured

Health Department Compliance

• Vendors must comply with all local, state, and federal health regulations.
• All required permits must be visibly displayed during operation.
• Handwashing stations must be operational if required.
• No food preparation outside of the food truck unless explicitly permitted by health regulations.
• No dumping of gray water, grease, or waste on site or into storm drains.
• Health inspectors may visit at any time; vendors must comply immediately and maintain compliance at all times.

Cleanliness, Trash & Grease Disposal

• Vendors must keep their space clean during and after service.
• Trash must be bagged and disposed of in designated areas.
• Grease and gray water must be removed from the site, with no onsite dumping.
• Vendor areas must be left in the same or better condition than found.

Fire, Propane & Safety Requirements

• A working fire extinguisher is required in each food truck.
• Propane tanks must be secured and in safe working condition.
• No open flames outside the food truck.
• Vendors are responsible for safe operation of all equipment.

Insurance & Liability

• Vendors operate as independent businesses.
• Vendors assume full responsibility for their food, equipment, staff, and operations.
• Vendors agree to indemnify and hold Mines Market harmless from all claims arising from their participation.
• Mines Market is not responsible for food safety issues, employee injuries, customer illness, or claims or damages arising from vendor food or operations.

Vendor Conduct

• Vendors must operate in a professional and respectful manner.
• No aggressive solicitation of customers.
• Vendors must respect neighboring vendors, staff, and guests.
• No amplified music or external sound systems without prior approval.

Branding & Menu Expectations

• Menu prices must be clearly posted.
• No unauthorized signage outside of the vendor's assigned space.
• Menu changes must be communicated in advance to assist with Mines Market marketing procedures.