This program is responsible for the inspection of
various types of Mobile Food Preparation Units (MFPU),
Mobile Food Facilities (MFF), and Independent Wholesale
Delivery Vehicles. In addition, Vehicle Inspection
Program conducts inspection of commissaries and other
approved facilities associated with the servicing and
storing of MFF and MFPU.
DEFINITIONS
- Mobile Food Facility (MFF) refers to any
conveyance used in conjunction with the service of a
commissary or other approved facility upon which
prepackaged food or approved not-prepackaged food is
sold or offered for sale at retail
- Mobile Food Preparation Unit (MFPU) includes any
mobile food facility or portable food service unit
that is used in conjunction with the service of a
commissary or other approved facility upon which
food is prepared for service, sale, or distribution
at retail
- Mobile Support Unit (MSU) refers to a vehicle,
used in conjunction with a commissary, that travels
to, and services mobile food facilities as needed to
replenish supplies, including food and potable
water, clean the interior of the unit, or dispose of
liquid or solid wastes
- Commissary refers to a food establishment in which
food, containers, equipment, or supplies are stored or
handled, food is prepared or prepackaged for sale or
service at other locations, utensils are cleaned, liquid
or solid wastes are disposed of, or potable water is
obtained, for use in mobile food facilities, mobile food
preparation units, stationary mobile food preparation
units, or vending machines
RESPONSIBILITIES AND SERVICES:
- Conduct inspections of MFF, MFPU and Independent Wholesale Delivery Vehicles to ensure compliance
with structural requirements and approved food handling techniques as mandated by
the California Retail Food Code (CRFC) and Title 11
Health and Safety Code. In addition, Vehicle
Inspection Program inspects commissaries and other
approved servicing facilities
- Investigate citizen complaints regarding all
Mobile Food Facilities, commissaries, and other
approved food facilities
-
Review plans for new MFF, MFPU and commissaries and
issue final approval prior to commencing operation.
In addition, MFF & MFPU manufacturers are consulted to
ensure proper construction and compliance with the
CRFC
VEHICLE CLASSIFICATIONS
- Mobile Food Preparation Vehicles
- Mobile Food Facilities
- Limited Food Vehicles
- Mobile Support Unit
- Industrial Catering Vehicle/Cold Trucks
- Ice Cream Vehicles
- Produce Vehicles
- Retail Fish Vehicles
- Retail Bakery Trucks
- Food Service Carts
- Hot dog carts
- Espresso/cappuccino carts
- Popcorn carts
- Churro/pretzel carts
- Prepackaged food carts
- Independent Wholesale Delivery Truck
- Mobile Food Facilities associated with Satellite Food Distribution Facilities
CONTACT US
Vehicle Inspection Program
5050 Commerce Drive
Baldwin Park, CA. 91706
Phone: (626) 430-5500
Fax: (626) 813-3021
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