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preparation.
<br />Rulemaking Authority 381.0072, 154.06 FS. Law Implemented 381.0072(2), 154.06 FS. History–New 2-21-91, Amended 5-12-92, Retained here
<br />and Transferred to 7C-4.024, Amended 6-1-93, 11-30-93, 8-28-96, Formerly 10D-13.038, Amended 3-15-98, 7-14-03, 4-1-09.
<br />64E-11.014 Mobile Food Units.
<br />All mobile food units required to have vehicle identification numbers shall submit their vehicle identification number to the
<br />department on the application for licensure. The license decal shall be affixed to the mobile food unit. Mobile food units shall
<br />comply with Rules 64E-11.001 through 64E-11.008 and Rules 64E-11.011 through 64E-11.013, F.A.C., except that such mobile
<br />food units shall not be required to have employee/patron toilet facilities or mop sinks. Moreover, no license shall be granted to a
<br />mobile food unit until the following additional requirements have been met:
<br />(1) A potable water supply system of sufficient capacity (minimum 5 gallons) to furnish an adequate quantity of hot and cold
<br />water for food preparation, cleaning and handwashing purposes shall be provided during all periods of operation. The water inlet
<br />shall be located so that it will not be contaminated by waste discharge, road dust, oil or grease, and it shall be kept capped unless
<br />being filled. It shall be provided with a transition connection of a size or type that will prevent its use for any other service.
<br />(2) A suitable liquid waste system, including a waste tank having a capacity at least 15 percent greater than the water supply
<br />system, shall be provided. All connections on the unit for servicing mobile food unit waste disposal facilities shall be of a different
<br />size or type than those used for supplying potable water to the mobile food units. The waste tank shall be capable of being
<br />completely drained and flushed.
<br />(3) Serving openings shall not be larger than necessary for the particular operation conducted and shall be kept closed at all
<br />times except when food is actually being served. Mobile food units shall provide only single-service articles for use by the
<br />consumer.
<br />(4) Waste containers shall be provided for the deposit of food scraps, food wrappings, cups, napkins and discarded single-
<br />service articles.
<br />(5) Mobile food units shall operate from an approved commissary that meets all applicable requirements of this rule. The
<br />commissary must be provided with potable water and adequate facilities for disposal of liquid and solid waste. The mobile food
<br />unit must report to the commissary to store or replenish supplies, clean utensils and equipment or dispose of liquid and solid waste.
<br />Mobile food units which are self-sufficient for equipment, storage, and utilities must report to the commissary at least once weekly
<br />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
<br />commissary will be submitted as part of the application confirming the arrangements above. A mobile food unit which is self-
<br />sufficient includes a three compartment sink for washing, rinsing, and sanitizing of equipment and utensils, a separate handwash
<br />sink, adequate refrigeration and storage capacity, full provision of power utilities including electrical, LP gas, or a portable power
<br />generation unit, and a liquid waste disposal system and potable water holding tank in accordance with subsections (1) and (2) of
<br />this rule. Mobile food units which are not self-sufficient must report to their commissary at least once daily. The exterior of the
<br />unit may be washed in any location, provided the waste water does not create a sanitary nuisance.
<br />(6) When a service area is provided at the commissary for cleaning and servicing mobile food units, the service area shall
<br />include at least overhead protection for any supplying, cleaning or servicing operation. Such area shall be physically separated
<br />from other food operations; shall be equipped to furnish approved potable water in accordance with applicable provisions of
<br />Chapters 62-550 and 62-555 or 64E-8, F.A.C.; and shall provide facilities for the drainage and disposal of liquid wastes in
<br />accordance with applicable provisions of Chapter 64E-6 or 62-600, F.A.C., and the plumbing authority. The surface of the
<br />servicing area shall be constructed of a smooth nonabsorbent material such as concrete or machine laid asphalt and shall be
<br />maintained in good repair, kept clean and be graded to drain.
<br />(7) Mobile food units which are limited to the sale of non-potentially hazardous food only shall be exempt from:
<br />(a) The requirements of employee hand washing sink, provided that only pre-packaged items are offered; and
<br />(b) A utensil washing sink will not be required when all necessary washing and sanitizing of utensils and equipment are
<br />conducted at a designated approved commissary or fixed food establishment. An adequate supply of spare preparation or serving
<br />utensils shall be maintained on the unit and used to replace any utensils that become contaminated.
<br />(8) Mobile food units may temporarily connect to an approved utility system for a time period not to exceed one day’s
<br />operation, provided the utility system is adequate to meet the needs of the unit, sanitary facilities are made available for employees
<br />and patrons in accordance with the applicable plumbing authority, and the unit returns to its base commissary at least on a daily
<br />basis as described in subsection (5) of this section.
<br />Specific Authority 381.0072 FS. Law Implemented 381.0072 FS. History–New 3-15-98, Amended 7-14-03.
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