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Big South soul food appears in Salt Lake County health records at 2030 S 900 E

Big South soul food appears in Salt Lake County health records at 2030 S 900 E

Built World Salt Lake City, UT local

The popular food truck now has a food establishment record at a permanent Salt Lake City address

Today: Food establishment record appears at 2030 S 900 E

Overview

Updated 1 hour ago

Big South, the soul food food truck with a loyal Salt Lake City following, now has a food establishment record at 2030 S 900 E. The Salt Lake County health department record first appeared on its list October 6, 2026.

The record is one approval among several a restaurant needs. It doesn't show whether the business has opened or will open at that address. It's a sign the truck, which owner Damio Huddleston started during the pandemic, may be moving to a storefront.

Why it matters

If Big South opens a storefront, Salt Lake City gains a permanent home for one of its most popular soul food spots.

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Key Indicators

2030 S 900 E
Licensed address
Address on the Salt Lake County food establishment record
~$17
Average plate price
SLUG Magazine's 2025 review noted plates around $17

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Timeline

2020 October 2026

2 events Latest: Today
  1. Food establishment record appears at 2030 S 900 E

    Today Licensing

    Salt Lake County health department lists Big South at the permanent address.

  2. Big South starts as a food truck

    Launch

    Owner Damio Huddleston starts the soul food truck during the pandemic.

Scenarios

1

Big South opens storefront at 2030 S 900 E

Possible Resolves by Apr 6, 2027

Discussed by: Local food media and Big South's social media following

The food establishment record is one of several approvals needed. If Big South completes the remaining steps, it would open a permanent restaurant at 2030 S 900 E, giving the truck a fixed home.

2

Storefront record doesn't lead to an opening

Possible Resolves by Apr 6, 2027

Discussed by: Observers noting the record is one approval among several

The record is a single approval. Big South may not complete the remaining steps, or the business may decide to stay truck-only. The record would remain on file without a storefront opening.

Historical Context

2 moments from history that rhyme with this story — and how they unfolded.

November 2008

Kogi BBQ (2008)

Kogi started as a Korean-Mexican taco truck in Los Angeles, using Twitter to announce locations. It built a cult following within months.

Then

The truck's popularity led to demand for a permanent location.

Now

Kogi expanded to multiple restaurants and helped launch the modern food truck movement.

Why this matters now

Shows how a food truck can build a following and transition to brick-and-mortar locations.

1990

The Halal Guys (1990)

Started as a hot dog cart in New York City, then became a halal food cart serving chicken and rice to late-night crowds.

Then

The cart's popularity grew through word of mouth.

Now

The Halal Guys expanded to a global chain with hundreds of locations.

Why this matters now

Another example of street food building a loyal following before moving to permanent restaurants.

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