Idaho Statewide Rule
Idaho Food Code Mobile Food Unit Statewide Standards
Key Facts
- Authorizing statute
- Idaho Code 39-1602
- Food code rules
- IDAPA 16.02.19
- License issuer
- Public health districts
- Plan submission
- 30 days pre-opening
Summary
Idaho applies uniform statewide food safety standards to mobile food units under the Idaho Food Code, with public health districts issuing licenses but enforcing the same baseline rules across every jurisdiction.
No person, firm or corporation shall operate a food establishment, for which no other state or federal food safety inspection or license is required, without a license approved by the director of the department of health and welfare or his designee. Food establishment licenses shall not be transferable and the type of license and any restrictions will be specified on the license.
Full Breakdown
Idaho Code Section 39-1602 authorizes the Department of Health and Welfare to adopt food safety rules, and IDAPA 16.02.19 (the Idaho Food Code) implements the FDA Food Code statewide for restaurants and mobile food units. Mobile food units must obtain a license from the regional public health district, submit plans at least thirty days before opening under Idaho Food Code 8-302.11, and pass inspections. Cottage food producers operate under separate non-TCS designation rules. Cities and counties may zone where food trucks operate, but cannot impose food safety standards that conflict with the state code.
Violations & Penalties
Operating without a public health district license or violating the Idaho Food Code may result in cease-and-desist orders, civil penalties, embargo of food, and license revocation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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