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A mobile food unit is a restaurant on wheels. It may operate at:
Mobile units do not connect to a public water system or sewer. They must operate with water in holding tank installed on the unit. They typically operate with a small menu because of the limited space in their truck.
A mobile unit must operate from a permitted Commissary Kitchen. You will use a Commissary Kitchen to prepare menu items. This includes:
Cooling of foods occurs at the commissary because of the limited space on the mobile unit. You must serve or discard all foods cooked or reheated on the mobile unit the same day. The Sale Site, or operating location, must have restroom access for employees. If you offer seating for customers, they must also have access to the restroom.
Even with a smaller menu, mobile units must have enough equipment onboard to safely prepare their menu. This includes:
The commissary kitchen must have everything needed to support your food business.
Mobile units operate out of 2 kitchens; the mobile truck or trailer and the commissary. Each location requires specific refrigeration.
Mobile units with a small menu, like coffee and espresso or hot dogs, may qualify to be commissary exempt. A commissary-exempt mobile unit must have everything on board to support their operation. This includes all:
A commissary-exempt mobile unit needs to have an approved servicing location to fill and empty water tanks and for mop sink access to clean the mobile unit. Do not store foods and food service items at a servicing location or private residence. They must remain onboard.
You must have a permit in each county you operate in. If you have a valid permit in another county in Washington and would like to operate in Pierce County, you may apply for Plan Review Reciprocity.
Contact us at (253) 649-1706 or food@tpchd.org.
3629 S. D St. Tacoma, WA 98418-6813
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