ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
APPLICATION / CHECKLIST FOR A PERMIT TO
OPERATE A FOOD VENDING VEHICLE
“VENDING VEHICLE” as interpreted in the Eating and Drinking Regulations pursuant to the Public Health and Safety Act means any lunch wagon, motor vehicle,
push cart or other type of vehicle operating as a Food Service Outlet.
“POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD” means any food in a form or state that is capable of supporting the rapid and progressive growth of disease causing
organisms. Such foods include milk, eggs, meat, poultry, fish and shellfish; and their products.
“SANITIZE” means to carry out an effective bactericidal treatment of equipment/utensils by an approved process. Twenty-eight ml. (1 ounce) of household
bleach per 4.5 litres (1 Imperial gallon) of water may be used as a sanitizing solution. Solution is to be changed on a regular basis.
Steps To Follow For a New Food Vending Vehicle
Before construction, please submit detailed plans/drawings of the food vending vehicle and proposed menu to Environmental Health Services. Plan must show
equipment layout, and material finishes for floor, walls and ceiling. Environmental Health Officers are available for consultation purposes.
Once you are ready to operate, complete and submit this Application / Checklist for a Permit to Operate a Food Vending Vehicle, and arrange for your initial
inspection.
APPLICATION
New Operation, proposed date of operation: _______________________
Permit Renewal
Business Name : __________________________________________
Phone Number: ____________________________________________
Fax : ___________________________________________________
E-mail : _________________________________________________
Business Address : _________________________________________
Postal Code : _____________________________________________
Owner/Operator’s Name : ____________________________________
Phone Number : ___________________________________________
Owner’s Address : _________________________________________
Postal Code : _____________________________________________
Vehicle/Cart Serial No. : _____________________________________
Phone : __________________________________________________
Base Address : ___________________________________________
Postal Code : _____________________________________________
Water Supply :
Municipal
Well
Other
Private, describe: __________________________________
Waste Water Disposal :
Municipal
Private, describe : __________________________________________________________________
Menu Items: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Applicant’s Signature : _____________________________________
Date : ________________________________________
A complete photographic record of the interior and exterior space has been attached and submitted with this application.
Each food vending vehicle is subject to inspection and shall possess a permit to operate issued by an Environmental Health Offider, which is to be posted in a conspicuous location in/
on the unit. Permits are valid for the current year only and are not transferable.
YG(5922EQ)F2 11/2013