Helpful Information for New Food Trucks/Carts - Plan Review & Mobile Food Truck/Trailer Plan Checklist

Oct 2, 2026

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Plan review guidance for new mobile food trucks and food carts, including required application materials, applicable fees, and construction plan submissions covering plumbing, electrical, finishing, floors, walls, ceilings, and floor plan layouts. Details expected attachments such as equipment placement layouts, equipment schedules, complete menu lists, license plate proof, and an annually renewed commissary kitchen agreement. Outlines Food Safety Manager Certification and food handler permit requirements by tier, plus pre-opening inspection expectations and a comprehensive plan checklist for floors, walls, handwashing, warewashing, food prep sinks, equipment, storage, water systems, restrooms rules, self-service, and temperature holding.

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CategoryHealthcare

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Pages17

Reading Time43 min

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Plan Review

Final Inspection

Mobile Food Truck/Trailer Plan Checklist

Floors

Walls

Hand Washing

Ware Washing

Food Preparation Sinks

Cooking/Grilling Equipment

Food Equipment

Storage

Water Supply and Storage

Restrooms and Living Quarters

Self-Service

Hot/Cold Holding

Environmental Health 151 N Main St. Suite 140 Tooele UT 84074 (O) 435-277-2440 [EH@TooeleHealth.org](EH@TooeleHealth.org) Helpful Information for New Food Trucks/Carts 1. Plan Review a. Fill out and submit the plan review application along with the applicable fee. With the application, submit construction plans of the mobile truck/trailer complete with plumbing, electrical, finishing, floors, walls, ceilings, and floor plan designs. A legible hand-drawn document is okay. Plan review should include the following items: Floor plan design that shows equipment placement An equipment schedule (including cut sheets) A complete list of menu items to be served (including daily specials, if applicable) A picture and/or proof of the license plate on the truck/trailer A written and signed commissary kitchen agreement (this will need to be renewed annually) The means by which the assigned inspector can determine the food truck/trailer’s vending location and days/hours of operation (social media pages are common) 2. All Tier 2 designated food trucks/trailers (and some tier 1) shall have someone on staff that has a Food Safety Manager Certification (Title 26, Chapter 15a of Utah Code) . This person cannot be the food safety manager of any other establishment. A Food Safety Manager Certification is different from a food handler permit in that it requires a higher level of education and training and involves taking an extensive course in food safety. a. Submit a copy and/or proof of this certificate to the health department to be registered with the facility. b. Each employee (except for the Food Safety Manager (FSM)) must have a food handler permit issued by an approved instructor as determined by the Utah Department of Health. c. Some tier 1 designated food trucks/trailers are not required to have a Food Safety Manager Certification; however, all employees must have a food handler permit, as explained above. 3. Final Inspection a. No establishment shall open without a pre-opening inspection being done. These requirements apply to all new mobile food trucks/trailers (either newly constructed or a used truck/trailer) and to all changes of ownership. The applications and additional information can be found in this information packet. Please contact the Tooele County Health Department with any questions. Mobile Food Truck/Trailer Plan Checklist This list is not comprehensive and is meant only to give direction when planning. 1. Floors a. Kitchen, preparation, and storage areas must be of smooth, cleanable construction such as stainless steel, aluminum diamond plate, vinyl, poured epoxy, or other acceptable type floors. b. Floor-wall junctures must be coved and sealed. 2. Walls a. Kitchen, preparation, and storage area walls must be of smooth, cleanable, durable, and non-absorbent construction. Light-colored walls are preferred. In kitchen areas, fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP), stainless steel, or epoxy paint are preferred. b. All splash areas must have equipment fixed and sealed to adjoining walls to prevent moisture and debris from collecting behind the equipment. This includes all sinks. 3. Hand Washing a. The placement of hand washing stations must be approved by the Tooele County Health Department during the plan review process. b. At least one sink dedicated to hand washing must be provided. c. Must be convenient and easily accessible. d. Must have hot and cold water through a mixing tap under pressure. e. Must have soap and approved sanitary hand drying provided. f. A splash guard (or adequate space) is required to separate handwashing and food preparation areas. 4. Ware Washing a. A 3-compartment sink is required in the truck/trailer regardless of the use of the commissary kitchen dishwashing facilities. i. Must be NSF approved or equivalent. ii. Must be equipped with hot and cold water under pressure. iii. Must be large enough to submerge the largest equipmen

FAQs

What must be submitted with a mobile food truck/cart plan review application?

Submit the plan review application with the applicable fee, plus construction plans covering plumbing, electrical, finishing, floors, walls, ceilings, and floor plan designs. Include required attachments such as equipment placement, an equipment schedule, the complete menu list, license plate proof, and a written and signed commissary kitchen agreement.

Who needs a Food Safety Manager Certification, and what are the differences from a food handler permit?

Tier 2 designated food trucks/trailers (and some tier 1) must have staff with Food Safety Manager Certification, which cannot be the food safety manager of another establishment. This certification requires higher education and training than a food handler permit, which is issued by an approved instructor.

What are the requirements before a mobile food establishment can open?

A pre-opening inspection must be completed; no establishment may open without it. The requirements apply to new mobile food trucks/trailers and to changes of ownership, with details provided through the associated information packet.

Oct 2, 2026

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