The Fight to Protect Street Food Vendors | Hungry For More
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- Опубликовано: 13 сен 2022
- From tacos to hot dogs, some of the most popular and iconic Los Angeles food started with street vendors. In this episode of our Emmy-nominated docuseries, Hungry For More, we highlight the stories of street vendors in Los Angeles - cooking what they love, and driven by the need to provide for their families.
Survival for street vendors in LA has gotten increasingly difficult due to strict and overly complicated permitting laws. Yet these micro-entrepreneurs continue their fight to activate spaces and provide affordable and delicious meals to their community.
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Shout out your favorite street food vendor!
Okamoto Kitchen! I think they mostly operate in the Valley/LA! Really great Japanese food but the order process is.. unique lol
Cringe af
Any that are still open after 12am are the GOATs fr
Shout out to all my street vendors in Jamaica by Excelsior High School and community college also shout out to the vendors as well in papine especially the lady who sells eggs for JA$60 trust me I have made considerations to buy from her because eggs are getting expensive
Ice Cream Man! DONT TOUCH HIM YOU FILTH!
This is great that such a big and influential channel is calling attention to this matter! My uncle is a street vendor selling elotes since 06 crazy to see how things have changed and adapted to our current situation lots of vendors have permits and a health code (A, B, C) great stuff guys !!
Agreed I’m happy they’re spreading awareness
@@khalilahd. If you have a health code permit, then that means you are permitted to vend. The issue is that most of these vendors are not under health codes and have not even filed the paperwork to do so. For me, I will eat anything, I don't care. However this is how the city works. I find it amusing that a lot of people won't eat at vendors unless that have at least a B, but they will go to bat for people who don't have any rating at all. There are codes for a reason, regardless if you agree with them or not. I bet you would be upset if 10 vendors set outside of your residence with no permits.
@@TheOriginalArchie health permits are incredibly hard to come by and expensive for street carts because they were made for larger vendors like food trucks. It’s a big reason why most street carts don’t have one. Wild that only now the government is looking to revise the process to make it easier for smaller street vendors to obtain a permit.
Look at the views. No one cares. If you want to make a food truck no one is stopping you except maybe and ironically the liberal governance that should be tolerant . Move to a better city. This channel should only be hot wings interviews.
@@TheOriginalArchie no i really wouldnt. Food on demand?? Yes please. But even beyond that if you live in a crowded city or area, the vendors arent making it more crowded than it already is. Also if you choose to eat STREET food than you accept that maybe its not the healthiest. Why can Americans take on heavy financial risks but not food ones? Ill tell you why. Because not enough money can be squeezed from them to be worth it
First We Feast does frequently feature celebrities on their channel, however it's great to see that they're also advocating for changes to be set in stone for the benefit of those who feel they need justice on their part.
I was just about to comment the same thing. Love to see them use their platform to advocate for grassroots change
Street food vendors are a pivotal part of society. Locally and globally, they preserve food history. Introducing people to something new and giving something familiar, a taste of home, to the initiated. Some of the best food I've had has come from an abuela vendor. I understand the need for codes and having permits. I also see both sides of the story. That being said.. preserve these treasures.
The problem is that they’re immigrants who don’t know anything about laws or speaking English, and are trying to randomly sell mostly food on the streets. I’m not saying it’s right for the police to be that aggressive, but at the same time these stalls and vendors aren’t legitimate according to the standards of actually getting a license.
But then again the same goes for a restaurant that also doesn’t pass an inspection or just has horrible sanitation issues. The only difference is that it’s not on the streets.
@@aus-li it’s not that easy to legitimize yourself as a vendor, it’s thousands upon thousands to become legit.
@@imagangster369 I never said it was, but it's necessary to not get harassed by annoying cops.
The fact that restaurants open and copy these street foods is something else. I see it all the time on menus and they charge like 15 20 dollars when you can get the same thing for like 5 dollars from a street vendor.
Not in America they should be banned everything is expensive asf on a food truck down here in miami idc what yall say foreign countries got it right tho ur 1$ is never disrespected
Imagine spending $3mil to arrest street vendors when you could have used it to give them free permits or create designated vending spaces
City of San Fernando did EXACTLY that. They have local vendor sales around the city. And every month they close off the ENTIRE mall for them.
what would handing out free permits do exactly?, wouldn't that just defeat the purpose of the permit if anybody could get one
That’s communist California for you.
STOOPIDOH!!!
I love street food vendors, it feels like they make the food with more love and taste and not just to make money.
I used to work at particular retail pharmacy and I got placed at what was at the time, their worst location in the state as far as criminal reports & theft goes. I was there for roughly 6 months and there was a taco truck in the parking lot and I'd get tacos for lunch at least 3 times a week. $5usd would get you six or seven tacos and they were the BEST tacos I've ever had.
I love that they’re bringing awareness to it because for some people this is their main source of income
I am all for street vendors. I would like to see Public Health etc help these folks get the proper papers they need.
We would save so much money if the public health department had a group that went around much like the police are doing and instead of taking away people's stuff, helped them through the permit process. We would save SO much money on policing because if the problem is a permit, get them a permit and then the issue is solved permanently.
@@starspangledkiwi7224 heck ya! So crazy how the system, people, and life just seems to want to take down the people who are just trying to survive.
@@starspangledkiwi7224 the problem is recruiting a bunch of people to be the public health police
@@isabellablu1240 people tend to like money so we can start with that. Maybe a few less beach cops and a few more permit managers. It is a trick used in manufacturing to get people to change what they are doing. You make the new process more open and easier and them people shift to the new system.
I'm sure there's no other issues in this city that require law enforcement.
They're an embarrassment.
You said it! They have some nerve.....
This is what happens a country loses its identity. In this case the US went from a country of opportunity to one of regulations and looking at any way to get money into government hands.
It's shamefully pitiful that society now thinks nothing of all these regulations and barriers on people trying to make their way like they were many decades ago
You act as though this a country wide phenomenon, this is just one city on the west coast, and I think we've had too much opportunity going around, that opportunity is starting to dwindle, that "opportunity" was a thing to get immigrants when we needed immigrants, we do not need immigrants anymore.
Love that FWF is getting back into the microdoc space. Great work everyone.
This is the most important video y'all have ever done, keep it up!
Street vendors make some of the best food you can find in many cities. (Gotta' experiment and find the best ones.) I've known friends whose entire family is supported by their street vendor business.
In Portland, OR, just south of me, its gotten so difficult for people like this to ply their trade, and support their families.
It's the street vendors that keep many companies employees in the city fed. And in turn, those employees support the street vendors - it's a mutually symbiotic relationship!
These people deserve to be able to make their wonderful food and sell it to those who want to buy it!
Too bad corporations or other fringe groups don't feel the same way
@@BeyondDaX I know, it's unfortunate they don't. Street vendors should be a mainstay in cities across the country. They should be viewed in a far better light. Not to mention, you get more food for your buck - High quality, homemade, many utilizing family/cultural recipes passed down for generations.
Makes me want to go out looking for one for lunch.
@@01What10 There is plenty of real estate in this country for people to rent in order to prepare and sell food. Just watch "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives - we have more than enough restaurants in America to satisfy the demand for food. Sidewalks are meant for walking, not for operating a kitchen. Food cooked and prepared outdoors on the sidewalk without adequate access to toilets and sinks for the purpose of cleaning hands and utensils is a risk to public health. Also, people in America drive cars, so street food does is not in sync with our lifestyle.
I can confidently say that the best food I've tried in my life came from a street vendor. Shout out to all of them✨✨
My son had his first street bacon dog at the Rams game! Nothing will ever be the same.
I was actually mentioning to my colleague today how sad it is that in Belgium there are so many laws that people are actually being discouraged to start a street food business. It's really sad. these people are willing to do a proper job to earn money and it's a great opertunity for others to learn new things. Priorities clearly need to be reviewed.
These people are amazing. Justice for street vendors!
Such a shame this still happens. Thanks for sharing and informing us all. I'd love to donate and get them out of that city!
I love that you guys are highlighting Steve good vendor
madd respect from Chicago. LOve this Video Keep it up guys let it be known. More people just need top speak up and put a stop to this honest living.
Thank you for publishing this.
this was an amazing episode! Thanks so much for that!
Whilst it should be regulated, subject to inspections and such... It should be accessible to anyone who can meet current standards and those standards should be clear, and enforced. What tf, do you want them to be doing something actually illegal?!
it should not be regulated, this is literally what happened when it was regulated
Agreed. Anyone who wants to do this should be able to. But follow the same regulations as restaurants and other food services.
@@kalackninja yeah but better mate. Mainly for hygiene practices.
They want you to be registered so they (the state) can make some of that $$ they’re making.
They don’t want no more pop up $$ money makers not paying them. Or taking from businesses that do.
I wish it was bc of the hygiene. Bc that should matter…
@@buttieboy666 no at no point did regulations on restaurants or food production improve the quality of the food they sold
The hurdle of having to spend thousands on licenses and certifications is a problem for a lot of freelancers and entrepreneurs. Theres this weird over policing of the working class. No reason these people should be harassed for selling food.
It's intentional. So it keeps big chains in power. This country was never for the working class. That should make us all angry.
Amazing doc. Love it...looks yummy.
More content like this! Fantastic reporting!
Thank you for sharing this
thank you for this!
With the recent popularity of food delivery services and ghost kitchens, regulators can no longer point to street food vendors as a reason why traditional restaurants are failing and thus should not restrict them (other than for food safety).
They be lobbying against the street vendors while ghost kitchens and food delivery services are the ones taking most of the possible revenue
@@steph4356 100%
Siguen con la lucha y que dios me los bendiga
I manufacturer and sell food trailers in Texas and I have soooo many people from California call me for reasonable price trailers but because we (my company and myself personally) were threatened by the health inspector and his “attorney” from the city of San Bernardino they will not pass our trailers because what I sell for 35k they sell in California for 100k. My company has been blacklisted in the surrounding cities not for not having the proper requirements (I do custom for each city) but just because I’d take California business or facilitate food vending for Hispanics. Funny how my trailers will pass in ALL other 49 states everything as it should with everything they need but because they come from SÁNCHEZ TRAILERS in TX they are no good. It’s super disappointing I really hope all these hard working people get to make their dreams come true! Everyone deserves to make an honest living!!
Wow thanks for speaking up about this. Amerikkka just doing amerikkka things. Thank you for what you do for mi raza. May god bless you and our ppl. We gotta get our land back from these cowards. Without us America will be dis functional !
You know what is even more sad, our street food would be incredible if they were just allowed to keep their carts and invest in upgrading them without fear of confiscation. Currently no one is willing to invest in their food cart and specialize it for what they want to make. They buy cheap store chips because getting a cart that they could use to make their own, fresh, is too much of a risk if it gets confiscated. Imagine if people were able to not worry and put as much money into their carts as they wanted. Imagine how incredible the food would be!
Except our society doesn't allow that, particularly more developed societies
@@BeyondDaX ‘more developed societies’ it’s almost ironic
@@moxie5793 Yeah it is kinda ironic.
@@moxie5793 In America, we do not have child labor, millions of stray dogs, and poisonous tap water the way Mexico does.
Didn't expect this from FWF, but I love it. Keep it coming!
Really interesting, thanks !
Thank you for sharing this. Law Enforcement literally have so many real issues they could be dealing with, but decide to spend their time and money on something harmless like this.
doesn't help that their budget got cut... for something that happened in another part of the country, I've noticed it ain't so safe to go outside at night as it was 2-3 years ago.
Certified Gold!!!!!
this was very good
I love street food vendors that’s what makes California Unique, I don’t see a problem with eating great food, Please leave them alone, They are not selling drugs or robbing, or harming anyone… 🙏A Big Shout Out To My Vendors … Gracias ❤
I'm from brazil, and Rio de Janeiro's beaches wouldn't be the same without the hundreds of street vendors that operate in them with a choice of so much delicious food. Let people work for god's sake !
In America, we build profitable, successful companies like Chipotle, McDonald's, and Pizza Hut. People here drive cars to move around. We do not have a need for street vending because it is an inefficient use of resources and a waste of labor.
Maybe they can all go to Brazil then, great idea 😂
This episode got me hungry af!
Everyday the vendors life is as struggle and challenge to earned with living at the state of city selling off street foods what are loves by many peoples out and walking nearby side .i love there having a right equal streetworker
Ngl, when they’re blocking the sidewalk when I’m trying to get out of a show or football game, and they want $25 for a hot dog, they’re just a nuisance. Like scalpers.
Absolutely love this content
12:54 not only is she an attorney, but she’s a magician! 🧙 🪄 (shirt color)
Minnesota is pretty bad too, as a food truck owner I need a 3 compartment sink (which is understandable), then a 4th sink just for washing hands, and a 5th sink if I want to wash vegetables
So basically I have to lie and say that I'm doing all prep work at a commissary
So many laws and regulations, part of me wishes I lived in Mexico or Thailand
I love 🌮, and 🌽 and for little snack dissert is lollypops/🍨
As an owner of a food truck for over 30 years I've watched many videos of street vendors and there is one common denominator, every single time I see health code violations. These rules are there to protect public health
Very Nice Bro! Get Good People!
what an honor to be a part of this crew. these stories are so important!!
We need more street vendors in Lake Elsinore! I miss good LA food
No matter the season, you can always expect nothing but delicious fruit from these street vendors.
Northeast of Denver, unincorporated Adams County has a huge Flea Market. New used, food and more. Cash and carry, barter...yup even take most cards.
Excellent video. It seems crazy that there's not even allocated areas for street vendors. It doesn't have to be gentrified. They could even be tourism opportunities
These stories are always so beautiful and make me cry
Oh man I want to go to There
Seems fair to expect them to reach the standard set for food handlers and restaurants. L9ng live the little markets and locals selling delicious goodness!
More hot ones eps please 🤙
Also for getting harassed they still seem happy cause they know they are working for an honest living.
I thoroughly enjoyed the content of this video because I did not know this situation until now. I am appalled at the law enforcement in Santa Monica for their actions. Those officers should be ashamed for what they are doing. I hope they pass a bill on the next election to stop the harassment and to better help with the licensing and permits for street vendors. The city charges too much!
i had a best 🌭 in my life which was just outside of CN tower in Toronto
Huge props to About to Eat for making this video. LA has embraced it's street food culture, and I had no idea the city was still so backwards about it.
Encino, La Canada, Beverly Hills, Calabasas, San Marino, Arcadia, Burbank do not embrace street food because it is ghetto and associated with gangs.
Imagine trying to earn an honest living instead of getting free money from the government...
This is beautiful it made me tear up 😭
It's interesting when the state has the power to change something and when it doesn't. Kinda like it picks and chooses.
The irony of his response to 9:03
Thank you for using your platform to highlight this issue; it is such a vital issue to be aware of. Very heartbreaking to see people being harassed and having to run from having their only means of income thrown away.
There’s gotta be a better way. I grew up with street vendors selling everything from giant pretzels to sausage bombs. At the same time, we gotta make sure food safety is in place. Where’s the middle ground? Permits and inspections while they work. Make the permits reasonable too.
Sean Evans needs to get Brendan Fraser to be the next Hot ones guest, that would be cool
Shout out to all the paleteros! Usually older folk who are kind and are willing to give a kid a free ice cream or popsicle
I love my Mexican people!!!
give me ALL OF THE TAMALES !!
i thought that was Andy Milonakis in the thumbnail 🤣
Why does Cynthia Barker's shirt change from maroon to blue at 12:55?
I'm from Chicago where there's not as many street vendors and I hate that the ones in LA are getting penalized just cuz some cop is on a power trip. True Angelino cops support them.
People don't want to activate the beach. they want to simplify the beach. That's why there is a disconnect.
Tip these vendors BIG!!!
Always law makers doing to much...just leave people alone
Salute to all street food vendors! ❤️🫡
Let them sell their food and earn some money to feed their families, provided they pay their taxes and undergo the same health and hygiene standards that restaurant owners must adhere to.
They are forcing the city to waste three million on this plus not turning in sales tax for each item that they sell to avoid the sales tax.
AYE AYEEE !!!
If you visit, avoid the Santa Monica pier. If anything, but from the vendors, give them a huge tip, and go a couple miles north for better beaches.
Yea so they can get robbed, it's all illegal right so it should be a free for all lol
The next time you vote, think about the candidate that advocates to fix problems or the candidate who wants to get out of the way and let you fix your own problems. One persons “problem” can be another persons living. California has been “fixing” people’s problems for a while and now this is one of the results.
Street food is the best. It’s a shock that a place in California would be like this. Places in Texas you have to pay for a permit to have a yard sale. 🤔
I’m being passive. What country doesn’t have a national language?? USA doesn’t. We are supposed to speak all languages. Okie
Put ur certificate we're customers can see ur vendors license
Only took 10mins for the race card to be played.
america what an amazing country
It is.
That's why they are there.
Wow. This is crazy. Thank you for calling attention to the issue. Shout-out to Chuy's Tacos here in Atlanta. Best street tacos, hands down.
The main problem for food vendors is, Health and food sanitation. Is the food being stored at proper temps? Is the food being served at proper temps? Is any meat being cooked is safe temps? It's not about culture or skin color it's LETS NOT GET PEOPLE SICK!
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Leaving out the part about how it's mostly illegal vendors that are being targeted.
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Street food is the best
I love street food vendors but It is the risk they take no different if someone sells t-shirts it is against the law until the laws change.10:00 false they are not arrested maybe for other issues 12:27 This is the lifestyle they have chosen.
The street carts have no receipts it looks like and keeping not sales records. Because they are not paying sales tax. That's the problem! They want them to get a store front and they are persistent on pressing the ways from their culture here in America and it don't work like that.
Interesting point.
The right to purchase is for the people by the people and for the people.
The bottom line is that regardless of the reason for street vending. It is illegal at the end of the day.
Send some of these mfs to the east coast of Canada there are no vendors out here!
In the city next to me they have people walking the roads with cardboard signs stopping traffic knocking on car windows at fast food lines begging for money in a agresive harassing way. I would love to see somebody trying to sell something on the street versus what they do here. it is all legal they also made jaywalking legal so it's a disaster. we have more pedestrian deaths than any other state. No jail so no tickets it's so crazy we moved just outside city limits.