Starting a Food Truck
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Who to contact about starting a Mobile Food Truck
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3701-21-02 (C) The operator of a mobile food service operation shall make an application for a license to the board of health of the health district in which the operator's business headquarters are located.
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***The operator of a mobile food service operation whose business address is located outside of Ohio shall make an application for a license to the board of health having jurisdiction over the operator's first Ohio location in any one licensing year.
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***If you do not have a business headquarters, then use your home address. If this is located OUTSIDE Cincinnati (CITY proper) then you contact the health district where your home is located.
Health Dept
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New Food Establishments
https://nkyhealth.org/food-service-operators/ - Go to section New Food Establishments
Each submission must be accompanied by:
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A completed plumbing Plan Application Form.
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The required plan review fee, which is $150.
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Three complete sets of plans and two additional sets of plumbing plans — all full-size sheets — are needed.
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One of the following NKY Health Plan Review Applications (depending on the establishment type):
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A Mobile Food Establishment (Food Truck) Plan Review Application if your establishment IS a mobile food truck.
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Plan drawings for mobile food establishments (food trucks) can be submitted to Ashley McCandless, Environmental Health Coordinator, Northern Kentucky Health Department, 8001 Veterans Memorial Drive, Florence, KY 41042.
For more information, contact Ashley McCandless ashley.mccandless@nkyhealth.org or 859-363-2018.
Temporary Food Service Permits:
In Northern Kentucky, the permit application and necessary fee must be submitted to the Health Department at least three business days prior to the event’s start date. In order to receive a refund, NKY Health must be notified of cancellations at least 24 hours in advance. 1-3 day operation $60.
https://nkyhealth.org/food-service-operators/ - Go to section Temporary Food Service Permits
Application for a temporary permit: Word, PDF
For more information, contact Ashley McCandless ashley.mccandless@nkyhealth.org or 859-363-2018.
GR Licensing
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Serve Safe Certifications
Food Managers Certification:
https://nkyhealth.org/food-service-operators/ - Go to section Food Managers Certification
Attendees must register in advance by filling out an application. The completed application and payment should be mailed to NKY Health, Attn: Sheila Edwards, 8001 Veterans Memorial Drive, Florence, KY 41042. Once the application has been processed, attendees will receive a confirmation and study guide from the Health Department.
For questions, or to verify if your food safety certification training meets the Health Department requirements as substitute training, please contact Sheila Edwards Sheila.Edwards@nkyhealth.org or call 859-341-4151 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Grand Rapids Fire Department:
Application Link: https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/fire/fire-prevention/fire-permits-online/food-truck-permits/
Annual Fee for Mobile Vehicles with Propane cooking equipment $150
Cincinnati Fire Dept-Prevention Specialist
David Mingo
513-703-5754
No fee for full eletric units
City of Blue Ash:
All Mobile units must be inspected and permitted prior to operating in City of Blue Ash.
*BADF Accepts inspections from surrounding jurisdictions with copy of full inspection, not just sticker or certificate
Fire permitting is a free service in Blue Ash. Contact the Blue Ash Fire Marshal to schedule inspections.
Fire Marshal
Heath Waxman
10647 Kenwood Dr.
Blue Ash, OH 45242
Phone: 513-745-8679
Fax: 513-794-3496
Ansul System & Extinguisher Inspection
Silco Fire & Security
10200 Reading Road
Cincinnati, OH 45241
513-733-5655