Food Safety & Small Business Food Trucks, Carts & an Incubator Kitchen Bob Kramer RS/REHS Director of Food Safety & Food Services bkramer@ecdi.org 614-732-0896
About ECDI Who we are: non-profit economic development organization. HQ in Columbus, Ohio with satellite offices in Cleveland and Toledo What we provide: education, mentoring, asset building grants, and small business loans Our focus: helping individuals succeed as small business owners Florence & Mama 1655 Old Leonard Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43219 main 614 559 0115 fax 614 732 0986 www.ecdi.org
Track Record and Goals Since 2004 ECDI has: Assisted more than 2,250 businesses Created and retained 4,500 jobs through that assistance Since 2004 ECDI has 4 main goals: Help families enter the financial mainstream Help new businesses get started Help existing businesses grow Create jobs Kelly Provost 1655 Old Leonard Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43219 main 614 559 0115 fax 614 732 0986 www.ecdi.org
Small Business Loans Loans up to $350,000 to start or expand business Can be used for: Inventory Equipment Working Capital Eligibility Must be for-profit business Must demonstrate ability to repay the loan Subject to ECDI loan approval and credit policy Small Business Members 1655 Old Leonard Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43219 main 614 559 0115 fax 614 732 0986 www.ecdi.org
Food Fort Food Business Incubator Campus Fully Licensed Commercial Kitchen Warehouse/Commissary Bakery Frozen Food Establishment Cannery Meat & Poultry Processing Foodservice Risk Level 4 Food Truck & Cart Commissary Food Cart Rental Food Business Consulting & Training Destination Doughnuts Heather Morris 1655 Old Leonard Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43219 main 614 559 0115 fax 614 732 0986 www.ecdi.org
Licensed Commercial Kitchen 3 Production Areas Hourly/Monthly Rental Food Safety Training HACCP Plan Assistance SOP & SSOP Guidelines Food Ingredient Labeling Assistance 1655 Old Leonard Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43219 main 614 559 0115 fax 614 732 0986 www.ecdi.org
Warehouse/Commissary Food Production Area Dry Storage Walk-in Freezer & Cooler Storage Bagged Ice for Sale Food Packaging Area 2 Delivery/Loading Bays 1655 Old Leonard Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43219 main 614 559 0115 fax 614 732 0986 www.ecdi.org
for Food Safety
Central Ohio Food Truck Scene 1655 Old Leonard Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43219 main 614 559 0115 fax 614 732 0986 www.ecdi.org
Mobile Food Operations Truck Trailer Cart Teodora s Kitchen, authentic Panamamian cuisine A Cut Above, American fusion ECDI Cart Rental
Mobile Food Service Operation Mobile Food Operation means a food service operation that is operated from a movable vehicle, portable structure, or watercraft that routinely changes location, except that if the operation remains at any one location for more than forty consecutive days, the operation is no longer a mobile food service operation. Definition per the Ohio Revised Code
First Steps Menu Business Plan Budget Blu Olive, creative Italian-American fare
Menu Development 3-4 Signature Items Side Dishes Recipes & Processing Food Source Serving Containers Utensils Challah, Jewish deli with a twist
Budget Flat Top Pizza, hand-crafted pizzas, sodas, and ice cream Start-up Capital Truck Equipment Etc Operating Capital Food Costs Truck Maintenance/Repair Marketing Etc
Infrastructure Lily s Mini Delights, made-to-order gluten free mini donuts
Fresh Water Tank
Wastewater Tank Capacity 5 Gallons more than the fresh water tank Menu Where & When to Dispose Wastewater
Water Heater
Backflow Preventers An ASSE 1012 or 1024 backflow preventer is required on the inlet water line. It must be visible and identifiable (inside the concession is best).
Generator
Power
Ventilation Hood, Mushroom
Equipment
Food Safety Opportunities Ajumama, Korean cuisine with sass
Weather Concerns Kenny s Meat Wagon, handcrafted meaty sandwiches
Weather Concerns
Preparing To Feed The Masses Pitabilities, Mediterranean-American fusion, all on a pita
Catering & Special Events Schmidt s Sausage Truck, German mobile cuisine
Staffing & Food Prep
Mobile Food Resources J-Pops, gourmet ice pops
Networking
COFTA
CORA Food trucks have become a very important part of our vibrant city and are a very important part of the hospitality and service industry. CORA is proud of its work with the Central Ohio Food Truck Association (COFTA) and the city of Columbus in crafting the new city regulations concerning the operation of food trucks. -Scott Heimlich, CORA President
Traditional Press
Social Media
Food Fort Membership
Robert Kramer, RS/REHS Director Food Safety & Food Services, ECDI