Aced it.
So two days later, I've aced the food protection course. 15 for 15! By far that was the easiest test I've ever taken but regardless the class was a total trip (and almost worth it just for the experience)... up at 137th street in nyc, with about 40 students ranging from maybe 20 to 65 years old, speaking at least 10 different languages, with every shade of skin imaginable, all hoping to sell food on the streets. Students accusing the instructor of not telling the truth about permits, scheming to dodge the system, bargaining on renting a truck from another student's mother, cheating on the test (cheating!)... really kinda entertaining. Though i must say the instructor was pretty great... he kept us relatively engaged through some dreadfully boring information. So, what did i learn?
- I can wash my hands really well
- I know i should bathe every day
- I know that a commissary should be free of rats and insects
- And i know that germs make people sick
Though the entrance to the classroom can also make people sick:
So in a couple of weeks I can get a vendor's license which means I can sell on anyone else's permitted cart or truck. To get my own permit is what will take a very long time to sort out. Lottery, limited permits, etc, etc. Though there are a few ways to get moving more quickly if i set up in a commercial lot or park. Winter is settling in now, so I'm sure I'll take a few months to scope everything out and see if I'll make this thing happen. But for now I'm excited I'm on my way... even got my business a federal tax number. Now that's starting to sound official, eh?
