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Transitory Food & Mobile Units
(Food Trucks)
Existing Food Trucks – Notice of Intent to Operate
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Important Requirements
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You must submit a notice of intent to operate at least 4 days before serving food or attending an event.
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Your food truck must be inspected twice each licensing year to stay in compliance and renew your license.
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If you need an inspection, you must request it on your form and include payment with your submission.
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What to Include
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Clearly list the dates, times, and location where your food truck will be serving.
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Complete all sections of the form.
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Submission Options
Submit your completed intent to operate form:
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Email: ehfood@hchd.us
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Mail: Environmental Health Division, 1142 S. Van Dyke Rd. Bad Axe, MI 48413
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In person: Visit our office at the address above
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For more information, contact the Food Services Division at (989) 269-9725
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​English- Notification of Intent to Operate a Special Transitory Food Unit (TFU)
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Spanish-Notification of Intent to Operate a Special Transitory Food Unit (TFU)
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Opening a New Food Truck? (Transitory Food Units)
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To being your application for a Transitory Food Unit (TFU) and Mobile Food Establishment license, you will need to submit a completed plan review along with the required fee.
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After submitting your completed plan review, a specialist will review your paperwork within 30 days. More information on the plan review process can be found here.
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Once our specialists approve your plan review, you will pay a license fee and schedule a pre-opening inspection with the plan review specialist.
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Application Tips
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We highly recommend contacting a food consultant to help complete your paperwork correctly.
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Missing documents can delay the review process.
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Please check the checklist and submit all required paperwork together.
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Submission Options
Submit your completed intent to operate form:
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Email: ehfood@hchd.us
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Mail: Environmental Health Division, 1142 S. Van Dyke Rd. Bad Axe, MI 48413
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In person: Visit our office at the address above
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Payment must be included for your plan review to be processed. For more information, contact the Food Services Division at (989) 269-9725
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