R.C.S.A. § 21a-58-10
Mobile units
Cite as Conn. Agencies Regs. § 21a-58-10
(a) "Mobile unit" is defined as any vehicle on which frozen desserts are manufactured,
prepared, processed or converted and which is used in selling and dispensing frozen
desserts to the consuming public.
(b) Mobile units shall comply with sections 21a-58-1 to 21a-58-9, inclusive, with the
exception of those regulations pertaining to manufacturing and handling rooms, pasteurization
and toilet rooms. All mobile units shall be kept in an orderly and sanitary condition
at all times. In addition to said regulations with which mobile units shall comply,
they shall also comply with the following regulations.
(c) Mobile unit interiors shall be of sufficient size with equipment and fixtures conveniently
located so as to eliminate needless steps for operation of equipment and serving of
customers. A potable water supply tank, having a minimum capacity of twenty gallons,
heated electrically or otherwise and tilted toward a capped drain cock, shall be provided.
The water inlet pipe shall be of removable flexible copper or other approved tubing
with a nozzle for the hose connection capped when not being used. Hose for connection
to a potable water supply shall be provided and be equipped with an approved vacuum
breaker and check valve. A double compartment sink supplied with running hot and cold
water which shall have a swivel faucet shall be provided and it shall be large enough
to accommodate the largest piece of equipment to be cleansed therein.
(d) A hand wash sink, seamless, with running hot and cold water, detergent and single
service or individual towels, or mechanical hand dryer, shall be provided.
(e) A suitable waste tank with a capacity at least equal to that of the water supply tank
shall be provided, tilted toward a drain cock, with an adequate method of gauging
the contents. It shall be emptied and flushed as often as necessary, and in a sanitary
manner, in order to maintain sanitary conditions.
(f) A refrigerated box with mechanical refrigeration, capable of maintaining a temperature
at 40°F. or lower, shall be provided. It shall be constructed of stainless steel or
other noncorrosive material, properly drained, and of adequate capacity for the storage
of food products.
(g) Floors shall be of metal or similar approved material and properly sloped. Junctures
of floor, wall and adjoining fixtures shall be watertight and coved.
(h) Frozen dessert mix shall be packaged in containers approved by the commissioner.
(i) The vehicle shall be of sound construction; that part containing the products, preferably
of an acceptable metal, shall be entirely enclosed and kept in a sanitary condition
both inside and outside at all times. The truck shall be thoroughly and efficiently
insulated, with all openings screened and glass enclosed. The products-containing
compartment of the truck shall have adequate working space to avoid overcrowding.
Floors, walls and ceilings thereof shall be constructed of an acceptable impervious
material; the floors shall be properly drained; the truck shall be provided with adequate
light and ventilation. A metal refuse container with suitable cover shall be provided
inside the vehicle. The outside of the mobile unit shall be equipped with a suitable
waste container for the depositing of cups, cones, napkins, etc. by patrons. Separation
by partition, self-closing doors excepted, shall be made between the driver's seat
and manufacturing unit unless the vehicle is air-conditioned. Persons handling frozen
desserts or engaged in the manufacture thereof shall be clothed in white, clean, washable
uniforms.
(j) A mobile unit shall be used only for the manufacture and sale of frozen desserts unless
specific exemption is applied for in writing and granted by the commissioner for the
sale by such unit of other food products. Such permission shall appear on the license
granted to such mobile unit.