Showing ordinances that apply to Lake Darby, OH
Lake Darby is an unincorporated community (population 4,731) in Franklin County, Ohio. Because Lake Darby is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Franklin County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The food truck permits rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Franklin County food trucks need Mobile Food Service License from Franklin County Public Health (FCPH) at approximately 300 dollars annually. Columbus requires separate Mobile Food Vendor license at 350 dollars. Fire inspection required for propane units.
Mobile food operations in Franklin County must obtain FCPH Mobile Food Service Operation license under Ohio Uniform Food Safety Code (OAC 3717-1). Annual fee approximately 300 dollars with inspection. Columbus requires additional Mobile Food Vendor License through Department of Public Safety at 350 dollars. Fire department inspection required for LP gas systems over 20 gallons. Commissary kitchen agreement required for food preparation and water/waste servicing. State of Ohio sales tax vendor license (free) required from Department of Taxation. Local parks and events may require separate vendor permits.
Operating without FCPH license: 500 dollar fine plus immediate shutdown. Columbus unlicensed vending: 250-1,000 dollars. Food safety critical violation: mandatory re-inspection and possible suspension.
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