First conversation with health inspector: great news

42BBQ · 09-18-2012, 02:12 AM

Ill keep this brief. I talked to my local HD inspector today and got great news. I've been looking at dropping between $2000 and $4000 on a self contained, LP powered 4 bay sink setup for farmers market or roadside vending in PA. After some input from Tom Christine from Smoken Dudes I called my inspector.

My inspector said that all I need on site is a hand washing setup with water temps over 100 degrees and three basins/tubs for wash/rinse/sanitize. I don't need an HD certified kitchen as a base of operations. And I don't need an elaborate sink system on site. She also approved the idea of me setting up a three bay sink in my garage with a dedicated hot water heater for after event cleanup.

The plan right now is brisket, pork butts, and ribs from a Meadowcreek TS250. By the pound/rack or on Sammie's with chips and sodas as sides. Might add coleslaw and beans on the side down the line. Hoping to be off the ground in a year.

Smoke & Beers · 09-18-2012, 09:45 AM

Sounds like you are headed in the right direction!
Best of luck to you!

MAsQue · 09-18-2012, 02:40 PM

Around here a set up like that would probably get you thrown in jail. (Sigh.)

42BBQ · 09-18-2012, 03:26 PM

So I've heard, it's nice to go straight to the source and hear first hand what you do and don't need. She was extremely helpful and even suggested the 3 plastic bins setup herself to help me save money. So she's looking out for me too. Definitely a plus. Would $3000 sink be nice to have? Sure! But if I don't need it why get it?

bosshawgs · 09-18-2012, 05:45 PM

Tom from smoken dudes is the man

smokinturtle · 09-21-2012, 08:18 PM

hi 42bbq i live in lancaster and am thinking about doing some thing on the weekends any chance you would give me the name and number for her

landarc · 09-21-2012, 08:34 PM

MAsQUE is where we would be out here as well. But, good for you.

Personally, I much prefer a sturdy table and sink, I hate washing in tubs.

42BBQ · 09-21-2012, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by landarc

MAsQUE is where we would be out here as well. But, good for you.

Personally, I much prefer a sturdy table and sink, I hate washing in tubs.

I appreciate the input. The plan right now is to have a very minimalist approach on site but have a full commercial three bay sink tied into main plumbing in my garage. Ill do most of my actual cleanup from a days work at home. The three basins would be more to satisfy an on site inspection then actual use in the field.

42BBQ · 09-22-2012, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by smokinturtle

hi 42bbq i live in lancaster and am thinking about doing some thing on the weekends any chance you would give me the name and number for her

Hey buddy, missed this post initially, I'll have to dig it out of my desk in the morning but I will pass it on via PM.

Bbq Bubba · 09-22-2012, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by 42BBQ

My inspector said that all I need on site is a hand washing setup with water temps over 100 degrees and three basins/tubs for wash/rinse/sanitize. I don't need an HD certified kitchen as a base of operations. And I don't need an elaborate sink system on site. She also approved the idea of me setting up a three bay sink in my garage with a dedicated hot water heater for after event cleanup.

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Why would you bother setting up a wash station in your garage?
Where do you plan to cook? Where will you store your cold supplies?
I honestly think your inspector doesnt have a clue as to what they are informing you on.

42BBQ · 09-22-2012, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Bbq Bubba

Why would you bother setting up a wash station in your garage?
Where do you plan to cook? Where will you store your cold supplies?
I honestly think your inspector doesnt have a clue as to what they are informing you on.

The wash station in the garage is to make cleanup from an event easier. If I spend thousands on a portable sink setup, it will likely be so small as to barely be practical to even use on site. The basins on the self contained sinks that I've found seem pretty small.

The sink setup doesn't affect the rest of the overall safety plan I will have in place. The idea now is to transport the meat to the site on ice in coolers. I'll unwrap and prep everything on site. Ill do all my cooking on site. The pit I'll be using has a built in warming box above the firebox to keep finished meat at 160 and up. A combination of the warming box and cooler zones in the smoker will keep food ready to serve. I'll have a totally separate handwashing station with on demand hot water above 100 degrees. The guidelines seem pretty different from state to state so at this point I'm going to trust my inspector and follow her input and advice. However, I appreciate yours as well brother!

Nick's BBQ · 09-22-2012, 10:48 AM

That's great news. Good Luck!!

Pole D · 10-10-2012, 09:34 AM

Any update on this 42BBQ?

I used to live in Red Lion and moved down to NC. I can tell you the HD in NC is completely different than PA. Consider yourself lucky.

42BBQ · 10-11-2012, 01:56 AM

No update right now, in a bit of a holding pattern, got a lot of stuff to line up. Insurance is my next project (at least getting a quote for it).

jacksedona · 10-11-2012, 04:06 AM

good news! what state are you in?
http://thebarbecuemaster.net

09-18-2012, 02:12 AM	#1
42BBQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-26-10 Location: Manheim, PA	First conversation with health inspector: great news Ill keep this brief. I talked to my local HD inspector today and got great news. I've been looking at dropping between $2000 and $4000 on a self contained, LP powered 4 bay sink setup for farmers market or roadside vending in PA. After some input from Tom Christine from Smoken Dudes I called my inspector. My inspector said that all I need on site is a hand washing setup with water temps over 100 degrees and three basins/tubs for wash/rinse/sanitize. I don't need an HD certified kitchen as a base of operations. And I don't need an elaborate sink system on site. She also approved the idea of me setting up a three bay sink in my garage with a dedicated hot water heater for after event cleanup. The plan right now is brisket, pork butts, and ribs from a Meadowcreek TS250. By the pound/rack or on Sammie's with chips and sodas as sides. Might add coleslaw and beans on the side down the line. Hoping to be off the ground in a year. __________________ Meadowcreek SQ36 with 2nd grate, 1991 Weber Performer w/ SS table, UDS, gasser.-Glenn-

09-18-2012, 09:45 AM	#2
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09-18-2012, 02:40 PM	#3
MAsQue is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-04-07 Location: Lake Grove, NY	Around here a set up like that would probably get you thrown in jail. (Sigh.) __________________ Brian Ma's 'Que Crew BBQ Team Ma's BBQ and Catering "Texas BBQ" propane tank stick burner Brinkman Cimmaron CBJ #6502

09-18-2012, 03:26 PM	#4
42BBQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-26-10 Location: Manheim, PA	So I've heard, it's nice to go straight to the source and hear first hand what you do and don't need. She was extremely helpful and even suggested the 3 plastic bins setup herself to help me save money. So she's looking out for me too. Definitely a plus. Would $3000 sink be nice to have? Sure! But if I don't need it why get it? __________________ Meadowcreek SQ36 with 2nd grate, 1991 Weber Performer w/ SS table, UDS, gasser.-Glenn-

09-21-2012, 08:34 PM	#7
landarc somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-26-09 Location: sAn leAnDRo, CA	MAsQUE is where we would be out here as well. But, good for you. Personally, I much prefer a sturdy table and sink, I hate washing in tubs. __________________ [COLOR=DarkGreen][COLOR=DarkRed][SIZE=1]me: I don't drink anymore Yelonutz: me either, but, then again, I don't drink any less [/SIZE][/COLOR][/COLOR][SIZE=1][COLOR=DarkRed] [COLOR=Pink]SSS[/COLOR] [/COLOR][/SIZE]

09-18-2012, 05:45 PM	#5
bosshawgs Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 01-13-12 Location: warwick ny	Tom from smoken dudes is the man

09-21-2012, 08:18 PM	#6
smokinturtle Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 03-11-12 Location: lancaster pa	hi 42bbq i live in lancaster and am thinking about doing some thing on the weekends any chance you would give me the name and number for her

09-22-2012, 10:48 AM	#12
Nick's BBQ Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 09-06-12 Location: Senoia, Ga	That's great news. Good Luck!!

10-10-2012, 09:34 AM	#13
Pole D is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 09-06-09 Location: Cary, NC	Any update on this 42BBQ? I used to live in Red Lion and moved down to NC. I can tell you the HD in NC is completely different than PA. Consider yourself lucky.

10-11-2012, 01:56 AM	#14
42BBQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-26-10 Location: Manheim, PA	No update right now, in a bit of a holding pattern, got a lot of stuff to line up. Insurance is my next project (at least getting a quote for it). __________________ Meadowcreek SQ36 with 2nd grate, 1991 Weber Performer w/ SS table, UDS, gasser.-Glenn-

10-11-2012, 04:06 AM	#15
jacksedona Take a breath! Join Date: 03-11-12 Location: phoenix,arizona	good news! what state are you in? http://thebarbecuemaster.net __________________ alan weber smoker,one touch,go anywhere,masterbuilt