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Mobile Unit Requirements Goldendale Office Klickitat County Health Department White Salmon Office 228 West Main Street 501 NE Washington St/ PO Box 159 Goldendale, WA 98620 White Salmon, WA 98672 [PHONE REDACTED] [PHONE REDACTED] Mobile trucks, trailers, and carts all require additional information to obtain approval. To avoid a delay in the approval of your application be sure to review the following information and answer the attached questions. Fees for new mobile units are based on plan review and an operating permit. The operating permit is based on the complexity of the operation. Mobile unit yearly renewals are billed on the operating permit. Plan Review Fees: New construction: $150 Remodel : $100 Base Fees: Complexity I: $150 Complexity II and III: $300 Complexity Level I: No preparation, cooking, or reheating of potentially hazardous foods. Exception given to beverage services. Examples include; all shelf stable items, pre-packaged cold holding of potentially hazardous foods, coffee drinks, beverages, baked goods (not containing a cream or custard filling); common establishments in this level include an espresso stand, a grocery store, convenience store with no food preparation, or wine tasting room with prepackaged items. Complexity Level II: Food preparation and reheating of potentially hazardous foods is allowed. No cooking from raw and no cooling of potentially hazardous foods. Items that are pre-packaged or pre-cooked and reheated for hot holding are discarded daily. This includes sandwich assembly, hot holding pre-cooked items, or any food preparation or portioning done by the establishment. Complexity Level III: This includes any and all food processes, such as cooking from raw, cooling, or any specialized processes of food preparation, cooking, or packaging. General Requirements for Mobile Food Units Mobile units operating under complexity levels II and III must have a commissary kitchen available. The commissary kitchen is an approved food establishment where food is stored, prepared, portioned, or packaged; with the intent of serving or selling in a different location. The mobile unit must return to the commissary kitchen each day to clean equipment and stock supplies/food. Commissary kitchens from neighboring counties/state are allowed, if a recent inspection can be provided with this application and a commissary agreement letter is submitted. A commissary must have the following; Potable water Cooking equipment (as necessary) Mop sink Restrooms 3 compartment sink (as necessary) Food preparation sink (as necessary) Refrigeration for cooling and cold holding ---PAGE BREAK--- Mobile Unit Requirements Goldendale Office Klickitat County Health Department White Salmon Office 228 West Main Street 501 NE Washington St/ PO Box 159 Goldendale, WA 98620 White Salmon, WA 98672 [PHONE REDACTED] [PHONE REDACTED] A commissary floor plan must be submitted with the commissary agreement letter and must show the following locations on the floor plan: Handwash sinks Food prep sink Refrigeration equipment and freezers Three compartment sink Mop sink Ice machine if supplied All food, equipment, utensils, paper products, water tanks, and cleaning supplies must be stored on the mobile unit or in the designated commissary kitchen. A garbage container must be provided for waste generated by the mobile unit. Copies or original food worker cards must be available with the mobile unit. Mechanical refrigeration is required for all food that must be kept cold. Thermometers must be available in each unit. Ice, as a method of temperature control is only allowed for beverages. Equipment used to keep food hot must maintain 135F or above. Mechanical units are required, either powered by propane or electricity. All potentially hazardous food that is kept hot on the mobile unit must be served the same day or cooled properly at the commissary kitchen. No cooling and reuse of food is allowed on the mobile unit. All food must be protected from contamination. Work areas, food and single-service items must be protected from customer contamination by sneeze guards, dome lids, or other approved methods. Detailed methods of food preparation are required for all foods being prepared in the commissary kitchen and the mobile unit. Handwash sinks for newly constructed mobile units must be easily accessible and cannot be located underneath counters (slide-out) or in locations that make access difficult. If the only option is a slide-out water unit, there must be a method to “lock” the sink in the open position during service hours. All sinks must have hot water capable of reaching 100F. The number of menu items may be restricted due to mobile unit size limitations or commissary accessibility and storage. The freshwater tank must be able to hold 35 gallons or more. The wastewater tank must be at least 15% larger than the freshwater tank and must be emptied in an approved method. Applicants operating under complexity level I are not required to have a handwashing station set-up. If the applicant plans to wash equipment on the mobile unit the three compartment sink must have drain boards on each sides and be sized appropriately to accommodate the largest piece of equipment being cleaned. ---PAGE BREAK--- Mobile Unit Requirements Goldendale Office Klickitat County Health Department White Salmon Office 228 West Main Street 501 NE Washington St/ PO Box 159 Goldendale, WA 98620 White Salmon, WA 98672 [PHONE REDACTED] [PHONE REDACTED] Ventilation hoods are required for any cooking equipment or method that produces grease. If deep fryers are used, a tight fitting, heat resistant cover shall be locked in place for the safe transport of hot grease. Pictures help speed up your review. If the mobile unit is pre-built, provided pictures of the outside and inside of the structure. The following is necessary prior to being permitted; Complete application, plan review, and fees Preopening inspection Menu and equipment list Methods of food prep (include which foods are prepared on site or at the commissary) Methods used in cleaning/sanitizing equipment Mobile unit floor plan (include finishes for both food prep surfaces and non-food prep surfaces) Commissary floor plan and letter of agreement Labor and Industries Approval Floor plan of the mobile unit The original permit, or a copy, must be with mobile unit at all times. A Labor and Industries inspection and seal of approval are necessary to operate a mobile unit in Washington State. The seal of approval must stay with this mobile unit at all times. Washington State Labor and Industries regulations govern the safety of design and installation of plumbing, heating, and electrical equipment. Contact Labor and Industries, Factory-Assembled Structures for details. Department of Labor and Industries Factory Assembled Structures 7273 Linderson Way SW PO Box 44430 Olympia, WA 98504-4430 [PHONE REDACTED] ---PAGE BREAK--- Mobile Unit Requirements Goldendale Office Klickitat County Health Department White Salmon Office 228 West Main Street 501 NE Washington St/ PO Box 159 Goldendale, WA 98620 White Salmon, WA 98672 [PHONE REDACTED] [PHONE REDACTED] Facility Will the mobile unit operate on a route? Yes No If the unit will be on a route, please provide the route below: Will you have more than one sales site? If yes, how Please list the locations of sales: What are the hours of operation for the mobile unit? Is the sales site restroom available at all times of operation? Yes No Is a key required to access the sales site restroom? Yes No Do you understand the mobile unit must return to the commissary kitchen daily? Yes No Cooling and specialized process must be done at the commissary kitchen. Have you included a floor plan and equipment list for the mobile unit? Yes No Have you included a floor plan and equipment list of the commissary? Yes No Are there any pictures of the mobile unit included with this application? Yes No Are both hot and cold water available at the handwash sink? What is the size of your freshwater tank? What is the size of your wastewater tank? Where will you be filling the freshwater tank? Where will you be emptying your wastewater tank? ---PAGE BREAK--- Mobile Unit Requirements Goldendale Office Klickitat County Health Department White Salmon Office 228 West Main Street 501 NE Washington St/ PO Box 159 Goldendale, WA 98620 White Salmon, WA 98672 [PHONE REDACTED] [PHONE REDACTED] How and where will you be discarding your refuse? Where will refrigerated items be stored overnight? What will you be doing with leftover cooked food at the end of each day? Have you acquired all sales site agreements with the associated parties? Where will the mobile unit be stored overnight? Will the mobile unit be connected to electricity overnight? Yes No Will the mobile unit be connected to electricity at the sales site? Yes No Is a Labor and Industries approval included with this application? Yes No Is there a three compartment sink available with the mobile unit? Yes No Have you included a menu with this application? Yes No Have you included a method of food preparation with this application? Yes No Have you included your commissary agreement with this application? Yes No -Continue to the Next Page- ---PAGE BREAK--- Mobile Unit Requirements Goldendale Office Klickitat County Health Department White Salmon Office 228 West Main Street 501 NE Washington St/ PO Box 159 Goldendale, WA 98620 White Salmon, WA 98672 [PHONE REDACTED] [PHONE REDACTED] Facility Information Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Facility Phone: Commissary Address (if applicable): City: State: Zip: Contact Information Name: Mailing Address: City: State: Zip: Contact Phone: Contact Email: Owner Information Corporation Name: Individual Name: UBI Number: Owner Address: City: State: Zip: Owner Phone: Owner Email: Applicant’s signature: Date: As the manager and or owner/operator of this facility, I do hereby make application for a permit to operate a food service establishment in compliance with the Rules and Regulations of the State Board of Health for Food Service Chapter 246-215 WAC. I understand that this permit is NON-REFUNDABLE and NON-TRANSFERABLE to a new owner or location.