Today I’ve got a quick tip word of advice for you before you contact your Health Inspector and health department. I want you to think about this, okay? What I’m talking about is right in the beginning when you’re first starting out, when you’re doing your due diligence. And if you need to know the […]
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TOP 5 THINGS THE HEALTH INSPECTOR LOOKS FOR ON YOUR CART
The health inspector will look for these top 5 things on your hot dog cart when doing your health inspection. Often watching from a distance and then approaching to check the other two. Are YOU making these mistakes? – KNOW THESE Of course the inspector is going to check other things as well – BUT… […]
Food Cart Inspection Worries?
Father and daughter have a dream of starting a hot dog cart business together. They have a location, already got food service certified, and have a plan for a commissary… But they’re worried about the food cart inspection and approval. Planning for Food Cart Inspection Don’t let stuff like cart schematics and meeting the health […]
How to Calibrate a Cooking Thermometer
You Need a Calibrated Thermometer for Food Safety Hey, folks! We got a great question about thermometers. Food vendors are often required to use a “calibrated” thermometer to make sure foods are prepared, stored, and served at safe temperatures. Nobody wants to cause food poisoning, and that’s a surefire way to lose customers. What Does […]
Trouble With a Mobile Commissary
What if the Health Department’s Answer Doesn’t Make Sense? Howdy, folks! Street food vendors often have questions about information they receive from local officials. Sometimes, it seems like nobody at the Health Department really knows what to do when a street food vendor applies for a license. Maybe the answer you receive depends on who […]