A food truck in Benton County needs a mobile food unit permit from the Benton-Franklin Health District and must operate from an approved commissary. Washington's state retail food code sets the safety standards, and each city you serve adds its own business license.
The Benton-Franklin Health District is the local health authority that permits mobile food units across Benton County, applying Washington's state retail food code (WAC 246-215). Before operating, a truck passes a plan review and inspection, holds a current health permit, and reports to an approved commissary for water, waste disposal, cleaning, and food storage. A handwashing station and fire safety equipment are required. The health permit covers food safety, not where you may park. On top of it, cities like Kennewick, Richland, and Prosser require their own business license, and unincorporated sites depend on county zoning and the property owner's permission.
Operating a mobile food unit without a Benton-Franklin Health District permit or an approved commissary lets the health authority halt it and pursue penalties. Failed inspections or unsafe food handling suspend or revoke the permit.
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