Food Truck Inspection Checklist
What is a food truck inspection checklist? A food truck inspection checklist is a mobile food vendor safety form required by FDA Food Code and local health departments to ensure mobile food units meet food safety standards. Food trucks face unique challenges including limited water supply, temperature control, and space constraints. This checklist covers pre-service, operational, and end-of-day inspections for regulatory compliance.
- Industry: Food Service / Mobile Food Vendor
- Frequency: Daily / Before each service / Weekly deep check
- Estimated Time: 15-25 minutes
- Role: Food Truck Owner / Operator / Manager
- Total Items: 54
- Compliance: FDA Food Code Chapter 6 (Mobile Units), Local Health Department MFU Regulations, Fire Marshal Requirements, FSA Mobile Catering (UK), FSSAI Licensing (India)
Permits & Documentation
Verify all required permits and documentation are current and on-site.
- Health permit current and posted?
- Business license current?
- Fire permit current (if required)?
- Commissary agreement on file?
- Insurance documentation current?
- All staff have current food handler cards?
- Allergen information available?
Water Systems
Verify potable water supply and wastewater capacity.
- Fresh water tank full?
- Fresh water level (%)
- Fresh water from approved source?
- Wastewater tank empty/adequate capacity?
- Wastewater tank level (%)
- Hot water heater functioning (100°F+ at handwash)?
- Food-grade water hose in good condition?
- Water pump functioning properly?
Handwashing & Sanitation
Verify handwashing facilities meet requirements.
- Handwash sink accessible and functional?
- Hot and cold running water available?
- Hand soap supplied and stocked?
- Single-use paper towels available?
- Trash receptacle at handwash station?
- Handwashing sign posted?
- Sanitizer solution prepared (at proper concentration)?
- Sanitizer test strips available?
Temperature Control
Verify refrigeration and hot holding equipment.
- Refrigeration at 41°F or below?
- Refrigerator temperature reading
- Freezer at 0°F or below (if equipped)?
- Hot holding equipment reaching 135°F+?
- Probe thermometers available and calibrated?
- Ice supply adequate for service?
- Cold holding areas prepared?
Equipment & Cooking
Inspect cooking and prep equipment.
- Cooking equipment clean and functional?
- Propane tank level adequate?
- Gas connections secure, no leaks?
- Generator fuel level adequate?
- Generator running properly?
- Electrical connections safe and grounded?
- Fire extinguisher charged and accessible?
- Vent hood clean and functioning?
- Fire suppression system current (if equipped)?
Food Safety & Storage
Verify food storage and handling practices.
- All food from approved sources/commissary?
- All food protected from contamination?
- Raw products separated from RTE foods?
- All food properly labeled and dated?
- No expired products in inventory?
- Adequate serving utensils available?
- Single-use items stocked (cups, containers)?
- Food-service gloves available?
Vehicle Cleanliness
Overall cleanliness and pest control.
- All food contact surfaces clean and sanitized?
- Floors clean and free of debris?
- Walls and ceiling clean?
- No evidence of pests?
- All openings screened (if required)?
- Adequate trash receptacles with lids?
- Truck exterior clean and presentable?
Related Food & Hospitality Checklists
- Catering Event Safety Checklist
- Pest Control Inspection Checklist
- Bakery Sanitation Checklist
- Supplier Food Safety Audit Checklist
- Cross-Contamination Prevention Checklist
- Daily Opening Checklist (Front of House)
- Daily Closing Checklist (Front of House)
- Restaurant Opening Checklist