Summary
Appleton's fire department launched a free, regional food truck inspection program with ten area agencies signed on. Of 79 inspections so far, most trucks had fixable violations and three were shut down — including one with barely-attached 100-pound propane tanks. Enforcement gets stricter next year.
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Last discussed May 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Inspections are free to food truck operators; small fixes often cost under $500.
Diners, event-goers, and food truck operators who get consistent, free safety inspections across the region.
Trucks with serious violations can be shut down until fixed.
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