Nevada Statewide Rule
Nevada Food Truck Health Permits and Inspection Rules
Key Facts
- Statute
- NRS 446; NAC 446
- Code basis
- FDA Model Food Code
- Commissary
- Required contract
- Manager cert
- Required
- Inspection
- Annual minimum
Summary
Nevada regulates mobile food establishments through NRS 446 and NAC 446. Food trucks must obtain health permits from county health districts, comply with FDA Food Code adopted statewide, and operate from licensed commissaries. Standards apply uniformly across Nevada.
Any person desiring to operate a food establishment must make written application for a permit on forms provided by the food safety authority. The application must: (a) Include the applicant's full name and post office address. An applicant may include on the application an electronic mail address by which the food safety authority may communicate with the applicant and send any inspection report form or other notice. (b) Include a statement whether the applicant is a natural person, firm or corporation, and, if a partnership, the names of the partners, together with their addresses. (c) Include a statement of the location and type of the proposed food establishment. (d) Include the signature of the applicant or applicants. (e) Be accompanied by a fee prescribed by the food safety authority.
Full Breakdown
NRS Chapter 446 and NAC 446.010 et seq. govern all food establishments, including mobile food units, in Nevada. The state has adopted the FDA Model Food Code as its baseline. Food trucks must obtain a permit from the local health authority (Southern Nevada Health District, Washoe County Health District, or rural state-administered districts), pass plan review, and maintain a contract with an approved commissary for waste disposal, water filling, and food storage. Operators need certified food protection manager credentials. Trucks must have hand-washing sinks, three-compartment warewashing or equivalent, mechanical refrigeration, and proper ventilation. Inspections occur at minimum annually with risk-based frequency.
Violations & Penalties
Operating without a health permit is a misdemeanor and may result in immediate closure. Critical violations, repeat offenses, and imminent health hazards trigger permit suspension, fines, and embargoes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit in every Nevada county I operate in?
Can I prep food at home for my Nevada food truck?
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