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Hot dog cart

February 16, 2024

A hot dog cart is a specialized mobile food stand for preparing and selling street food, specifically hot dogs, to passersby.[1] In some jurisdictions, a cart operator must meet stringent health regulations designed to protect the public. Hot dog carts are quick and easy food services, supplying millions of people with food every day. In 2015 the U.S. Hot Dog Council estimated that 15% of the approximately 10 billion hot dogs consumed by Americans in 2014 were purchased from a mobile hot dog vendor cart.[2][3] Hot dog carts are very common in New York City,[4][5] and most of the hot dogs purveyed by hot dog carts in New York City are sourced from Sabrett.[1]

A hot dog cart in New York City

Overview edit

 
Hot dog cart hot dogs in heated water

A hot dog cart is generally a compact cart, fully self-contained and designed to serve a limited menu.[6] The hot dogs are often kept hot within a pan of hot water, and some refer to them as "dirty water dogs" per this method.[1] An on-board cooler is used to keep the hot dogs safely chilled until ready for reheating. It also provides cold storage for beverages, such as sodas, and multiple sinks for washing and cleaning utensils. Most hot dog carts use propane to heat the foods, making them independent of electrical power. Some carts may also be fitted with a propane grill, griddle, deep fryer, or other such cooking appliance.[7] A colorful umbrella[8] is often installed to protect the food preparation area from contamination, provide some shade, and advertise the cart's location.[9]

Construction edit

Hot dog carts are generally built from materials that resist corrosion, are hygiene friendly, and are easy to clean.[10] They are often made of stainless steel,[11] but some carts also have components made from plastic, wood, or fiberglass. The food preparation body of the cart is often mounted on a chassis that can be easily towed to a vendor's location by a vehicle or pushed to a location by hand. Types of carts may vary from a lightweight push cart of only about 200 lbs (90 kg), to fully enclosed walk-in carts weighing 1/2 a ton or more.[7]

Issues edit

Although hot dog carts can be equipped to cook a variety of other meats and foods from fresh or raw states, local health code regulations in the U.S. and Canada governing food safety and the types of food that can be sold from mobile food stands usually limit hot dog carts to selling reheated pre-cooked wieners and sausages. These health code regulations vary widely from state to state and county to county.[citation needed] In addition, health regulations often limit what side dishes, condiments, and garnishes may be sold from a mobile food cart, which are potentially hazardous foods, foods at high risk for spoilage due to rapid bacterial growth at certain temperatures. For example, and it is rarely done, but some stands may offer eggs and dairy products. Meats that are considered to be hazardous, such as pork and poultry, may also be banned from sale at mobile foods stands. Bacon Wrapped dogs are typically forbidden, however a common workaround is offering pre-cooked bacon bits as a condiment. Hot dogs are only served on buns with certain approved condiments such as, but not limited to: mustards, pickles, pickled relishes, chopped onions, and tomato ketchup.[12]

Health regulations edit

Health code regulations are usually dictated by county health departments, and as a result, they vary widely across the United States and Canada. In addition to determining what types of foods are allowed to be served, these local codes often specify mandates of what equipment should be installed on a mobile food cart. Such codes also ensure that the food cart has built-in facilities for achieving appropriate hygiene levels for the cart, the equipment and utensils being used, and the operator handling the food. This may include hot and cold running water, an insulated ice box, and a number of separate sinks for washing hands and utensils. Some areas specify that a cart have as many as four of these sinks. In addition, local health codes may require the cart to be physically inspected by the local health department, and that a cart operator attend a training course in safe food handling and preparation.[13] This is why, when planning to start operating a hot dog cart, the first thing one should do is to contact the local health department and ask for the person in charge of the restaurant inspections. This is the person that will tell you the features you can and cannot have on your cart.[14]

Manufacturing and sales edit

Although the hot dog is considered an American food invention dating back to New York in the late 19th century, cart manufacturers ship hot dog carts all around the world, including Europe, Asia, South America, and the Middle East.[3]

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ a b c Gordinier, Jeff (August 10, 2011). "The Hot Dog, Redefined One Cart at a Time". The New York Times. Retrieved January 4, 2018.
  2. ^ Milbouer, Stacy; Long, Tom (June 18, 2015). "The Cheap Eats Tradition of the Classic Hot Dog Cart is Alive in New Hampshire". New Hampshire Magazine. Retrieved January 3, 2018.
  3. ^ a b . Archived from the original on 2010-12-05. Retrieved 2007-11-05.
  4. ^ Kraig, B.; Carroll, P. (2012). Man Bites Dog: Hot Dog Culture in America. Rowman & Littlefield Studies in Food and Gastronomy. AltaMira Press. p. 77. ISBN 978-0-7591-2074-7. Retrieved January 3, 2018.
  5. ^ Lynch, Scott (April 20, 2017). . Gothamist. Archived from the original on January 13, 2018. Retrieved January 4, 2018.
  6. ^ Kraig, B.; Carroll, P. (2012). Man Bites Dog: Hot Dog Culture in America. Rowman & Littlefield Studies in Food and Gastronomy. AltaMira Press. p. 89. ISBN 978-0-7591-2074-7. Retrieved January 3, 2018.
  7. ^ a b Indiana State Dept of Health - Retail Food Establishment Sanitation Requirements - page 61 - Equipment Design and Materials
  8. ^ Kraig, B. (2009). Hot dog: a global history. The Edible Series. Reaktion Books. p. 44. ISBN 978-1-86189-427-4. Retrieved January 4, 2018.
  9. ^ Willydogs Operations Manual
  10. ^ Restaurant Business (in French). Restaurant Business. 1989. p. 224. Retrieved January 4, 2018.
  11. ^ Panaggio, T. (2013). The Risk Advantage: Embracing the Entrepreneur's Unexpected Edge. River Grove Books. p. 123. ISBN 978-1-938416-45-3. Retrieved January 4, 2018.
  12. ^ Illinois Department of Public Health 2008-10-05 at the Wayback Machine - Food Safety fact Sheet for Temporary Food Stands
  13. ^ http://www.mchd.com/pdf/fdphotdogcarts.pdf Marion Indiana County Health Department - Hot Dog Cart Regulations Guide
  14. ^ How To Start A Hot Dog Cart Business - Getting a health department or agriculture permit

Further reading edit

  • "Before Wieners Were $30: A Brief History of Hot Dog Carts". Newsweek. March 31, 2016. Retrieved January 4, 2018.

External links edit

 
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A hot dog cart is a specialized mobile food stand for preparing and selling street food specifically hot dogs to passersby 1 In some jurisdictions a cart operator must meet stringent health regulations designed to protect the public Hot dog carts are quick and easy food services supplying millions of people with food every day In 2015 the U S Hot Dog Council estimated that 15 of the approximately 10 billion hot dogs consumed by Americans in 2014 were purchased from a mobile hot dog vendor cart 2 3 Hot dog carts are very common in New York City 4 5 and most of the hot dogs purveyed by hot dog carts in New York City are sourced from Sabrett 1 A hot dog cart in New York City Contents 1 Overview 2 Construction 3 Issues 4 Health regulations 5 Manufacturing and sales 6 See also 7 References 8 Further reading 9 External linksOverview edit nbsp Hot dog cart hot dogs in heated waterA hot dog cart is generally a compact cart fully self contained and designed to serve a limited menu 6 The hot dogs are often kept hot within a pan of hot water and some refer to them as dirty water dogs per this method 1 An on board cooler is used to keep the hot dogs safely chilled until ready for reheating It also provides cold storage for beverages such as sodas and multiple sinks for washing and cleaning utensils Most hot dog carts use propane to heat the foods making them independent of electrical power Some carts may also be fitted with a propane grill griddle deep fryer or other such cooking appliance 7 A colorful umbrella 8 is often installed to protect the food preparation area from contamination provide some shade and advertise the cart s location 9 Construction editHot dog carts are generally built from materials that resist corrosion are hygiene friendly and are easy to clean 10 They are often made of stainless steel 11 but some carts also have components made from plastic wood or fiberglass The food preparation body of the cart is often mounted on a chassis that can be easily towed to a vendor s location by a vehicle or pushed to a location by hand Types of carts may vary from a lightweight push cart of only about 200 lbs 90 kg to fully enclosed walk in carts weighing 1 2 a ton or more 7 Issues editAlthough hot dog carts can be equipped to cook a variety of other meats and foods from fresh or raw states local health code regulations in the U S and Canada governing food safety and the types of food that can be sold from mobile food stands usually limit hot dog carts to selling reheated pre cooked wieners and sausages These health code regulations vary widely from state to state and county to county citation needed In addition health regulations often limit what side dishes condiments and garnishes may be sold from a mobile food cart which are potentially hazardous foods foods at high risk for spoilage due to rapid bacterial growth at certain temperatures For example and it is rarely done but some stands may offer eggs and dairy products Meats that are considered to be hazardous such as pork and poultry may also be banned from sale at mobile foods stands Bacon Wrapped dogs are typically forbidden however a common workaround is offering pre cooked bacon bits as a condiment Hot dogs are only served on buns with certain approved condiments such as but not limited to mustards pickles pickled relishes chopped onions and tomato ketchup 12 Health regulations editHealth code regulations are usually dictated by county health departments and as a result they vary widely across the United States and Canada In addition to determining what types of foods are allowed to be served these local codes often specify mandates of what equipment should be installed on a mobile food cart Such codes also ensure that the food cart has built in facilities for achieving appropriate hygiene levels for the cart the equipment and utensils being used and the operator handling the food This may include hot and cold running water an insulated ice box and a number of separate sinks for washing hands and utensils Some areas specify that a cart have as many as four of these sinks In addition local health codes may require the cart to be physically inspected by the local health department and that a cart operator attend a training course in safe food handling and preparation 13 This is why when planning to start operating a hot dog cart the first thing one should do is to contact the local health department and ask for the person in charge of the restaurant inspections This is the person that will tell you the features you can and cannot have on your cart 14 Manufacturing and sales editAlthough the hot dog is considered an American food invention dating back to New York in the late 19th century cart manufacturers ship hot dog carts all around the world including Europe Asia South America and the Middle East 3 See also edit nbsp Food portalHot dog stand List of hot dog restaurants PolsevognReferences edit a b c Gordinier Jeff August 10 2011 The Hot Dog Redefined One Cart at a Time The New York Times Retrieved January 4 2018 Milbouer Stacy Long Tom June 18 2015 The Cheap Eats Tradition of the Classic Hot Dog Cart is Alive in New Hampshire New Hampshire Magazine Retrieved January 3 2018 a b National Hot Dog and Sausage Council Archived from the original on 2010 12 05 Retrieved 2007 11 05 Kraig B Carroll P 2012 Man Bites Dog Hot Dog Culture in America Rowman amp Littlefield Studies in Food and Gastronomy AltaMira Press p 77 ISBN 978 0 7591 2074 7 Retrieved January 3 2018 Lynch Scott April 20 2017 The 12 Best Hot Dogs In NYC Gothamist Archived from the original on January 13 2018 Retrieved January 4 2018 Kraig B Carroll P 2012 Man Bites Dog Hot Dog Culture in America Rowman amp Littlefield Studies in Food and Gastronomy AltaMira Press p 89 ISBN 978 0 7591 2074 7 Retrieved January 3 2018 a b Indiana State Dept of Health Retail Food Establishment Sanitation Requirements page 61 Equipment Design and Materials Kraig B 2009 Hot dog a global history The Edible Series Reaktion Books p 44 ISBN 978 1 86189 427 4 Retrieved January 4 2018 Willydogs Operations Manual Restaurant Business in French Restaurant Business 1989 p 224 Retrieved January 4 2018 Panaggio T 2013 The Risk Advantage Embracing the Entrepreneur s Unexpected Edge River Grove Books p 123 ISBN 978 1 938416 45 3 Retrieved January 4 2018 Illinois Department of Public Health Archived 2008 10 05 at the Wayback Machine Food Safety fact Sheet for Temporary Food Stands http www mchd com pdf fdphotdogcarts pdf Marion Indiana County Health Department Hot Dog Cart Regulations Guide How To Start A Hot Dog Cart Business Getting a health department or agriculture permitFurther reading edit Before Wieners Were 30 A Brief History of Hot Dog Carts Newsweek March 31 2016 Retrieved January 4 2018 External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Hot dog cart National Association of Hot Dog Vendors How To Start A Hot Dog Cart Business Retrieved from https en wikipedia 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