Do you need a commissary for a food truck in Florida?
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Do you need a commissary for a food truck in Florida
Why is it necessary for me to equip my mobile food dispensing vehicle (MFDV) with a commissary?
The MFDV is able to function in a manner that is both safe and sanitary because to the support that is provided by a commissary.
Do you need a commissary for a food truck in Florida
The Florida Administrative Code section 61C-4.0161 mandates that all MFDVs that are unable to provide for their own needs must conduct their operations from a licensed commissary. A plan for an MFDV that does not provide for its own subsistence and does not include a commissary will not be approved.
It is possible for an MFDV that is self-sufficient to decide, for the sake of their business, to expand their food preparation, food storage, and warewashing capacity by establishing one or more commissaries.
Do you need a commissary for a food truck in Florida
On the other hand, a commissary is not necessary for an MFDV that can provide for its own needs.
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References:
- F.S., Section 509.013(5), Definitions-Public food service establishment
- F.S., Section 509.032(2)(e), Duties
- F.S., Section 509.241, Licenses Required; exceptions
- F.A.C., Rule 61C-1.002(5)(a)2, Mobile food dispensing vehicle
- F.A.C., Section 61C-1.002(5)(c), Plan Reviews and Variances
- F.A.C., Rule 61C-1.008(5)(c), License Fees
- F.A.C., Section 61C-4.0161, Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicles and Theme Park Food Carts
- US Food and Drug Administration Food Code
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