OAR 333-162-0030: Mobile Unit Operation, General

(1) Mobile food units must remain mobile at all times during operation. The wheels must be functional and appropriate for the type of unit and not be removed from the unit at the operating location. A removable tongue may be allowed if the tongue can be removed with the use of only simple tools and the tools are available on the unit at all times. Units licensed prior to February 1, 2020 in which the wheels, axels and associated equipment were removed prior to that date are not required to meet this requirement.Pf (2) A mobile food unit may not be used in lieu of a properly designed and constructed kitchen for a restaurant or other food service establishment.P (3) Catering and Delivery: (a) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, a mobile food unit that does not have a licensed restaurant or commissary as a base of operation may not provide catering services or sell food wholesale.P (b) Mobile food units must sell or dispense food directly from the point of sale on the unit to the ultimate consumer.Pf (c) A mobile food unit that does not have a licensed restaurant or commissary as a base of operation may provide catering services if:P (A) The unit is equipped with commercial-grade refrigeration equipment that meets or is the equivalent to the requirements of OAR 333-150-0000 Section 4-205.10; (B) The unit has obtained a variance from the Oregon Health Authority; and (C) The unit provides only single-use articles for use by consumers. (d) Mobile food units may utilize third-party delivery services and offer online ordering through the Internet.