This checklist provides a list of critical and non-critical requirements necessary for the approval of a Mobile Food Establishment in Cherokee County. All items below are required but the lack of **the first eight items on the checklist will result in immediate closure of the unit.**

1.  Yes___ No___ A liquid waste retention tank is provided and capacity is at least 15% larger than                                                               the potable water storage tank.**

 2.  Yes___ No___        Potable water is from an approved source (city or WSC) – not from a private well.**

3.  Yes___ No___        Hot and cold running water under pressure is provided to all sinks. **

4.  Yes___ No___        Handwash sink is provided and is conveniently located and accessible. **

5.  Yes___ No___        A three-compartment sink or two-compartment sink is provided to wash dishes. **

6.  Yes___ No___        Equipment for hot and cold holding is adequate to maintain potentially hazardous                                                   foods at the required temperatures. **

7.  Yes___ No___        Food products are from approved sources. **

8.  Yes___ No___        Soap, paper towels, detergent and sanitizing chemicals are provided. **

9.  Yes___ No___        Stem thermometer is available and a thermometer is in all cold storage units.

10. Yes___ No___       Potable water inlet is equipped with a hose connection of a size or type that prevents its                                                    use for any other purpose.

11. Yes___ No___       Liquid waste servicing connection is of a different size than the water connection.

12.  Yes___ No___      Potable water distribution pipes or tubing are constructed and installed in accordance                                                        with public health and plumbing standards.

13. Yes___ No___       Effective control measures are used for insects, rodents and environmental                                                                       contaminants.  Installed screening is at least 16 mesh to the inch.

14. Yes___ No___      Single service articles are provided and used.

15. Yes___ No___       Mobile food establishment is constructed of corrosion-resistant, durable materials.

16. Yes___ No___       Floors, walls, and ceilings are easily cleanable and non-absorbent.

17. Yes___ No___       Counters and table are durable and easily cleanable.

18. Yes___ No___       Equipment is easily cleanable and is in clean, sound condition.

19. Yes___ No___       Trash containers are easily cleanable and covered.

20. Yes___ No___       Central preparation facility or other licensed, fixed food establishment is provided for                                                         servicing unit for those not fully self-contained