R392-102-5. Plan Review Requirements

(1) A mobile food business operator shall submit to the local health department properly prepared plans and specifications for review and approval before: (a) the construction of a mobile food business; (b) the conversion of an existing vehicle or trailer to a mobile food business; or (c) the remodeling of a mobile food business or a change of mobile food business type or change in foods served or food service operations that would require a change in risk assessment as described in Subsection R392-102-4(5)(b). (2) When applying for a permit for the first time, the operator of a newly constructed mobile food business, or mobile food business in pre-construction shall submit plans to the local health department, which include at least the following: (a) a complete list of intended menu items; (b) anticipated volume of food to be stored, prepared, and sold or served; (c) equipment cut sheets; (d) plumbing schedule; (e) mechanical schedule; (f) dimensional floor plan; (g) finish schedule for floors, walls, and ceilings, if applicable; (h) an equipment layout; and (i) any additional information required by the local health officer. (3) When applying for a permit for the first time, the operator of a retrofitted or existing mobile food business shall submit plans to the local health department, which may include the following: (a) dimensional floor plan; (b) an equipment layout, including the location of hand wash and food preparation sinks; and (c) any additional information required by the local health officer. (4)(a) Except when the mobile food business has undergone renovation or a change in ownership since the time of permit issuance, an additional plan review is not required before renewing a permit. (b) When the mobile food business has undergone renovation or a change in ownership since the time of permit issuance, the mobile food business operator shall comply with Subsection R392-102-5(3).