Avoid eating food at unpermitted food vendors, health officials warn

SALT LAKE CITY — The Salt Lake County Health Department warned Utah residents on Tuesday about the potential dangers of eating food prepared by “pop-up” or mobile food vendors who do not have a valid health department food service permit.

While food vendors offer a unique twist on a sit-down restaurant, potential customers should ensure that the correct permits from the Salt Lake County Health Department are visible or available upon request.

“Food vendors without a permit haven’t been inspected and may not follow essential food safety practices like regular hand washing and maintaining food at proper temperatures,” said Andrea Gamble, food protection supervisor for the Salt Lake County Health Department Food Protection Bureau. “Decrease your chances of foodborne illness by confirming th