pittsburgh's food truck laws

pittsburgh's food truck laws if food and drinks are prepared on the vehicle: one, two, or three bowl sink hand washing sink food prep surfaces refrigeration shelving at least 6" off floor exhaust system for grease cooking allegheny county rules permitting process city of pittsburgh rules operations city of pittsburgh rules county health dept 412.578.8044 city business licensing 412.255.2858 bureau of building inspection 412.255.2175 councilman peduto's office 412.255.2133 important contacts: commissary: operate from a commissary or fixed facility commissary has current and valid permit if in private home, needs separate food prep area means for disposal of sewage from mobile food unit step one: obtain business license from city step two: obtain permit from county health dept step three: initiate permit process with city step four: gather info required under sections 701.08 and 719.03 (see handouts) step five: pay for and obtain permit ($500.00/year, $65.00/additional employee) max time in one location 30 minutes min distance from shop selling similar goods 500 feet min distance from permitted event w/out written permission 100 feet (farmers market, arts fest, etc.) restricted hours: 9pm to 7am in residential area; 12am to 6am in business district health dept