Food Truck Safety & Sanitation Checklist
Complete this comprehensive food truck safety inspection to ensure compliance with FDA Food Code Chapter 8 (Mobile Food Units), local health regulations, and fire safety requirements.
- Industry: Food Service
- Frequency: Daily before service
- Estimated Time: 30-45 min
- Role: Food Truck Operator / Health Inspector
- Total Items: 55
- Compliance: FDA Food Code 2022 Ch. 8, Local Health Dept, NFPA 96, NSF Standards, UK FSA Mobile Units
Permits & Licenses
Verify all required permits and licenses.
- Current health permit displayed?
- Food handler certificates current for all staff?
- Certified food manager on duty?
- Fire department mobile cooking permit (if required)?
- Business license current?
- Vehicle inspection/registration current?
Water System
Verify potable water supply and waste water.
- Fresh water tank adequate capacity?
- Fresh water tank filled from approved source?
- Fresh water tank clean and sanitized?
- Water heater producing 110F minimum?
- Wastewater tank 15% larger than fresh water?
- Wastewater tank emptied at approved facility?
- Handwashing sink operational with soap and towels?
- 3-compartment sink or alternative ware washing?
Temperature Control (TCS Foods)
Verify proper temperature control for food safety.
- Refrigeration units at 41F (5C) or below?
- Freezer units at 0F (-18C) or below?
- Thermometers in all cold holding units?
- Hot holding equipment maintaining 135F (57C)+?
- Calibrated probe thermometer available?
- TCS food temperatures logged?
- Cold chain maintained during transport?
Food Storage & Handling
Verify proper food storage practices.
- All food covered and protected?
- Food stored 6 inches off floor?
- Raw proteins stored below ready-to-eat foods?
- Date marking on ready-to-eat TCS foods?
- FIFO (First In, First Out) practiced?
- No cross-contamination observed?
- Allergen-containing items properly labeled/separated?
Personal Hygiene & Employee Health
Verify employee hygiene practices.
- Employees washing hands properly?
- Single-use gloves used when handling RTE foods?
- Hair restraints worn?
- Clean uniforms/aprons worn?
- No ill employees working (vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice)?
- No bare hand contact with RTE foods?
- No jewelry except plain wedding band?
Equipment & Sanitation
Verify equipment cleanliness and condition.
- Food contact surfaces clean and sanitized?
- Cutting boards in good repair, no deep grooves?
- All equipment in good working order?
- Sanitizer at proper concentration (50-200 ppm chlorine)?
- Sanitizer test strips available and used?
- Wiping cloths stored in sanitizer solution?
- No evidence of pests?
Fire Safety & Suppression
Verify fire safety equipment and procedures.
- Hood suppression system serviced (within 6 months)?
- Class K fire extinguisher present and current?
- Fire extinguisher accessible and unobstructed?
- Propane tanks secured and in good condition?
- Propane shutoff valve accessible?
- Generator properly ventilated (if used)?
- No excessive grease buildup on hood/filters?
Vehicle Condition & Waste
Verify vehicle and waste disposal.
- Truck exterior clean and in good repair?
- Truck interior clean, floors and walls?
- Serving window screens intact (if required)?
- Adequate trash containers with lids?
- Grease disposed at licensed facility?
- Adequate lighting in prep and service areas?
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