Hialeah announces measures to regulate food trucks – Noticias de cuba en miami

On Tuesday, during the meeting of the Hyalea Municipal Council, it was decided to comply with updated provisions to continue their business in the city.

The meeting votes for various rules that will determine the future of street suppliers. Although these enterprises have received a position, they have also caused fears among local traders and employees.

Food trucks are seen by some as a business opportunity and job creation, while others consider them an unfair rival to traditional restaurants.

Claudia Hasbun, a hyaline planning assistant, explained that the ordinance, which was ratified, aims to promote the safety and compliance with state laws.

“The regulations will prevent grocery trucks from operating in dangerous places, such as gas stations, with no appropriate conditions. In addition, rules will be established to prevent congestion and require businesses to have insurance and permits in order,” he said.

Authorities claim that these regulations are not intended to prevent the industry, but rather to manage their operations and to bring them in accordance with the expectations set at conventional restaurants.

The recent regulation requires grocery trucks or mobile food vehicles to operate in the city according to specific operational instructions.

Angela Sanchez, who drives a food truck at the corner of Palm Avenue and 9th Street, continues to deal with customers without complying with the upcoming decision of the Council, which can influence her livelihood. As she explains, this business Well, all that has, “my efforts and victims are here.”

Like their concerns, many owners of grocery trucks fear that new rules can lead to additional costs or complicate their operations in the city.

Miguel Penja, owner of the La Bodeguita restaurant, expressed his dissatisfaction with different standards imposed on different business models: “We pay insurance, compensation for workers, taxes and now new provisions for fat traps and other costs. We are not against food trucks, but they have to work in specific areas and in fair rules for all. “