scope:

This Standard contains requirements for mobile food carts and their related components and materials. This Standard applies to mobile food carts intended for the preparation and service of food, as well those intended for service of prepackaged food only. This Standard does not apply to food catering trucks or other motor vehicle mounted food service equipment. The requirements in this Standard do not apply to umbrellas, awnings, and similar overhead accessories installed on mobile food carts.

Food cart components covered under other NSF or NSF/ANSI Standards or Criteria shall also comply with the requirements therein. This Standard is not intended to restrict new unit design, provided such design meets the minimum specifications described herein.

Purpose

This Standard establishes minimum food protection and sanitation requirements for the materials, design, fabrication, construction, and performance of mobile food carts and their related components.