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… […]
Licenses for Every Location? No way
Multiple Licenses Required? I got a question from Kandi about how many licenses are required for a mobile food cart in her town. It’s normal for a city to require a license for a hot dog cart or street food vendor. But an official told Kandi that she would need not just one license, but […]
No Chili Allowed?
What if your health department says you can’t serve chili dogs? This happens frequently, but it’s not always true. If your health department says “No chili allowed,” don’t panic. No Chili Allowed… Don’t Panic There are a few different reasons why your health department may say you can’t serve chili from a food cart. Before […]
Street Food Business – Texas County Not Helpful?
Street food business can be very profitable, but it’s hard to get started if your local health department isn’t responsive. I am helping a customer in Texas who has hit a roadblock with local officials. He’s trying to get his food cart business established legally, but isn’t getting the information he needs. He’s stuck. Here’s […]