Frequently Asked Questions
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Food Trucks
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Food Trucks
Health Department inspectors do not inspect the mechanical features of these trucks and their systems, nor do they evaluate the safety of the site.
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Food Trucks
These trucks include propane tanks, hoses and other mechanical systems which must be properly designed and maintained. Further, the location that the trucks operate in must have sufficient space to allow for parking, pedestrian safety and vehicle pathways, just like a brick-and-mortar business would. Placement of generators and electric cords, if any, must be in a safe manner for pedestrians. We also require assurance that waste, including grease, has a disposal plan to ensure that drains are not improperly used, resulting in environmental issues.
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Food Trucks
As with inspections of any brick-and-mortar business, the cost of these inspections and reviews must be borne by the business rather than the burden being placed upon taxpayers as a whole.