When operating a food cart, you will be required to comply with the same standards in sanitation as a restaurant would.
We have listed four essential web resources you should check out before starting your business. These resources will aid in your journey, putting your potential business under a microscope.
Health Guide U.S.A.
www.healthguideusa.org/local_health_departments.htm
This website contains a comprehensive listing of all county health departments in each state in the United States. Essential information such as phone numbers, addresses, and further health department guidelines are unique for each town.
FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
A comprehensive collection of various government health departments and agencies also, food safety guidelines and resources.
Food Safety Gov.
To access federal and state government agencies, select the icon that says Federal and State Gov’t Agencies”. For those who live in states that aren’t included, go to the first subsection, “Overall Listing of State, County, and Territory Listings.” You may discover a thorough list of contacts on that page.
USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service
Valuable information on meat storage requirements, safe food handling, and background information on the meat items that you will be selling will be found in this publication. Type “hot dog” into the search box in the upper left corner of the “home page” to achieve your desired result.
Conclusion:
Taking the time to go through these essential resources, you will gain significant knowledge on what direction you want to take with your cart. Knowing the rules and regulations governing the venture you’re about to invest your money in will aid in your decision-making skills.