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Board directs stepped‑up enforcement against unpermitted food vendors after reports of unsafe operations
Summary
After months of complaints and a presentation showing hundreds of incidents, the Monterey County Board of Supervisors directed staff to prioritize enforcement of unpermitted food vendors, seek coordinated law‑enforcement support, and consider barriers at a frequent hotspot in Pajaro/Royal Oaks.
Monterey County’s Environmental Health Bureau reported on Feb. 3 that inspectors have responded to 223 complaints about unpermitted food vendors in fiscal year 2024–25, with concentrations in Salinas, Pajaro and Castroville. The bureau described safety and food‑safety concerns, limitations of inspectors who are not peace officers, and enforcement steps taken so far — including education, administrative citations, impoundments of food and equipment and vehicle impounds in coordination with the District Attorney’s Office.
“Due to these limitations, the Environmental Health Bureau has updated its response procedure to…
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