Posts by Jason Buford
Propane tanks
Propane poses the most significant risk of fire in a food truck. NFPA asserts that 68 percent of food truck fires are related to leaks or structural failures in propane tanks. Propane explosions were behind almost every food truck fire involving injuries and deaths in recent years. Here’s the thing: while cooking with propane is generally considered…
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Train your food truck staff these fire safety basics:
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Lighting Pilot Lights
If you are noticing that a pilot light in your food truck is going out on a consistent basis, there is likely an issue with either your appliance or propane system. Make sure that you get the appliance or propane system inspected by a qualified propane service tech. If you are a smoker, do not…
Read MoreFamiliarize yourself with local health codes
Having an understanding of the codes in place by your state and local health departments related to food safety is paramount to developing a comprehensive strategy for your mobile food business. By taking into account the requirements set in place by the state or county where your business is located, food truck operators are far…
Read MoreTips to Ensure Food Safety on Your Truck
Food truck management can be simplified and standardized to reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses, as well as encourage the production of high-quality foods. By following these approaches to food safety, food truck operators will be more able to uphold safety standards: Food trucks should always be located near a clean water source or have…
Read MoreSafety practices for propane tank refill and distribution
GENERAL INFORMATION Make sure that your propane container, piping, and appliances installed on your mobile food vending truck is in accordance with Section 6.23 of the National Fire Protection Association’s Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code, commonly referred to as NFPA 58.
Read MoreFood Safety Tips for Your Food Truck
If you’ve already started your own food truck business, you probably had to learn the ins and outs of food safety before you could serve your food. As food truck consumers are becoming more and more concerned with where their food comes from and how it is prepared, food truck entrepreneurs need to be extra…
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