Food Truck Safety Inspection Checklist
Comprehensive food truck safety inspection checklist covering mobile food vendor requirements including equipment, utilities, and food safety.
- Industry: Mobile Food Service
- Frequency: Daily/Before each service
- Estimated Time: 15-20 minutes
- Role: Food Truck Operator
- Total Items: 30
- Compliance: FDA Food Code, State/Local Mobile Food Codes, Fire Safety Codes
Utilities
Water and power
- Fresh water tank adequate?
- Hot water available for handwashing?
- Wastewater tank capacity adequate?
- Power supply adequate for equipment?
Equipment
Cooking and holding
- Cooking equipment functioning?
- Refrigeration at 41°F or below?
- Hot holding at 135°F or above?
- Fire suppression system current?
- Fire extinguisher accessible and current?
Food Safety
Food handling
- Food temperatures verified?
- Handwash station functional?
- Sanitizer available?
General Condition
Truck condition
- Truck interior clean?
- No evidence of pests?
- Health permit posted?
Pre-Inspection Information
Initial inspection details and documentation
- Inspector Name
- Inspection Date
- Location / Kitchen Area
- Inspection Type (Routine/Follow-up/Complaint)
- Previous inspection date and findings reviewed?
Temperature Control & Monitoring
Verify all temperature-sensitive equipment and food items
- Refrigerator temperature at or below 41°F (5°C)?
- Freezer temperature at or below 0°F (-18°C)?
- Hot holding foods at or above 135°F (57°C)?
- Thermometers calibrated and functional?
- Temperature logs current and properly maintained?
Food Handling & Cross-Contamination Prevention
Proper food handling practices and contamination prevention
- Proper handwashing observed (20 seconds, soap)?
- Gloves used properly for ready-to-eat foods?
- Raw and cooked foods properly separated?
- Color-coded cutting boards used correctly?
- Allergen cross-contact controls in place?
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