OAR 333-162-0280: Food Transportation, General

(1) During transportation, food and food utensils shall be kept in covered containers or completely wrapped or packaged to be protected from contamination. Foods in original individual packages do not need to be overwrapped or covered if the original package is sealed. (2) Food shall be maintained at required temperatures at all times during transport. Mobile food units that do not maintain food at temperatures required in OAR 333-150-0000 section 3-501.16 may be required to provide an on-board power source, such as a battery or generator, to assure maintenance of food at proper temperatures during transit. (3) After February 1, 2020, mobile food units that serve a complex menu and have never been licensed in Oregon may not utilize cold plates that do not have an associated power source, such as a battery, generator or propane tank, as the sole means for temperature control. (4) Transport vehicles shall not be used in activities incompatible with safe and sanitary food service operations.