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The words builders, inspectors and operators use when planning a food truck, in plain English.

ABCDEF G HIJKL M NOPQRS TUVWXYZ

C

Commissary
Concession trailer

F

Fire suppression system
Flat-top griddle
Food cart
Fresh water tank

G

Generator

H

Hand-washing sink
Health permit

L

Lowboy

M

Mobile food unit

N

NSF certification

P

Plan review
Propane

S

Sandwich prep table
Service window
Step van

T

Three-compartment sink
Type I hood

W

Wastewater tank

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