Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 64E-11.014 - Mobile Food Units
All mobile food units required to have vehicle identification numbers must submit their vehicle identification number to the department on the application for licensure. The license decal must be affixed to the mobile food unit. Mobile food units must comply with rules 64E-11.001 through 64E-11.003, and 64E-11.011 through 64E-11.013, F.A.C., except that such mobile food units are not required to have employee/patron toilet facilities or mop sinks. No license will be granted to a mobile food unit until the following additional requirements have been met:
(1) A potable water supply system of
sufficient capacity (minimum 5 gallons) to furnish an adequate quantity of hot
and cold water for food preparation, cleaning, and handwashing purposes must be
provided during all periods of operation. The water inlet must be located so
that it will not be contaminated by waste discharge, road dust, oil or grease,
and it must be kept capped unless being filled. It must be provided with a
transition connection of a size or type that will prevent its use for any other
service.
(2) A suitable liquid
waste system, including a waste tank having a capacity at least 15 percent
greater than the water supply system, shall be provided. All connections on the
unit for servicing mobile food unit waste disposal facilities shall be of a
different size or type than those used for supplying potable water to the
mobile food units. The waste tank shall be capable of being completely drained
and flushed.
(3) Serving openings
shall not be larger than necessary for the particular operation conducted and
shall be kept closed at all times except when food is actually being served.
Mobile food units shall provide only single-service articles for use by the
consumer.
(4) Waste containers
shall be provided for the deposit of food scraps, food wrappings, cups, napkins
and discarded single-service articles.
(5) Mobile food units must operate from an
approved commissary that meets all applicable requirements of this rule. The
commissary must be provided with potable water and adequate facilities for
disposal of liquid and solid waste. The mobile food unit must report to the
commissary to store or replenish supplies, clean utensils, and equipment or
dispose of liquid and solid waste. Mobile food units which are self-sufficient
for equipment, storage, and utilities must report to the commissary at least
once weekly or as often as needed to replenish supplies, clean the interior of
the unit, or dispose of liquid or solid wastes. A letter from the commissary
must be submitted as part of the application confirming the arrangements above.
A mobile food unit which is self-sufficient includes a three compartment sink
for washing, rinsing, and sanitizing of equipment and utensils, a separate
handwash sink, adequate refrigeration and storage capacity, full provision of
power utilities including electrical, LP gas, or a portable power generation
unit, and a liquid waste disposal system, and potable water holding tank in
accordance with subsections (1) and (2). Mobile food units which are not
self-sufficient must report to their commissary at least once daily. The
exterior of the unit may be washed in any location, provided the waste water
does not create a sanitary nuisance.
(6) When a service area is provided at the
commissary for cleaning and servicing mobile food units, the service area must
include at least overhead protection for any supplying, cleaning or servicing
operation. Such area must be physically separated from other food operations;
must be equipped to furnish approved potable water in accordance with
applicable provisions of chapters 62-550 and 62-555 or chapter 64E-8, F.A.C.;
and must provide facilities for the drainage and disposal of liquid wastes in
accordance with applicable provisions of chapter 64E-6 or 62-600, F.A.C., and
the plumbing authority. The surface of the servicing area must be constructed
of a smooth, nonabsorbent material such as concrete or machine laid asphalt and
must be maintained in good repair, kept clean and be graded to drain. Chapters
62-550, 62-555, and 62-600, F.A.C. (07/2018) are incorporated by reference and
available at
https://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-09929,
https://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-09930,
and https://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-09931.
(7) Mobile food units which are limited to
the sale of non-time/temperature control for safety food only are exempt from:
(a) The requirements of employee hand washing
sink, provided that only pre-packaged items are offered; and,
(b) The requirements of a utensil washing
sink when all necessary washing and sanitizing of utensils and equipment are
conducted at a designated approved commissary or fixed food establishment. An
adequate supply of spare preparation or serving utensils must be maintained in
the unit and used to replace any utensils that become
contaminated.
(8) Mobile
food units may temporarily connect to an approved utility system for a time
period not to exceed one day's operation, provided the utility system is
adequate to meet the needs of the unit, sanitary facilities are made available
for employees and patrons in accordance with the applicable plumbing authority,
and the unit returns to its base commissary in accordance with subsection
(5).
(9) Mobile food units which
limit the preparation of food to frankfurters only, must comply with all
applicable requirements of this section, except that subsection (3) does not
apply when adequate precautions are utilized to prevent contamination of the
frankfurters during cooking operations. Potentially hazardous time/temperature
control for safety foods such as chili, cooked onions and peppers, cheese, and
cheese sauce may only be served in individually portioned and packaged or
pre-packaged containers which are maintained at proper temperatures on the
unit. Non-time/temperature control for safety foods such as relish, raw onions
and peppers, and other such condiments may be served directly from the unit.
Bulk beverages from approved sources may be dispensed from covered urns or
other protected containers.
Notes
Rulemaking Authority 381.0072 FS. Law Implemented 381.0072 FS.
New 3-15-98, Amended 7-14-03, 9-26-18.
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