Mecklenburg County Crackdown: Food Truck Owner Speaks Out on Unpermitted Vendors

Mecklenburg County Public Health is seeing a surge in complaints about unpermitted food vendors, especially in Charlotte’s Uptown and South End neighborhoods. These street vendors often bypass mandatory health inspections, raising serious concerns about food safety, hygiene, and public health standards. County officials warn that without proper oversight, these operations pose risks of foodborne illness and undermine licensed food businesses.