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A method and apparatus designed to insure the integrity of food and food service in vending cart. Specifically, disclosed is a system that ensures the integrity of the food will not be compromised, by providing an enclosed or environmentally protected food service station, either portable, mobile or

A method and apparatus designed to insure the integrity of food and food service in vending cart. Specifically, disclosed is a system that ensures the integrity of the food will not be compromised, by providing an enclosed or environmentally protected food service station, either portable, mobile or stationary. The system may also provide food monitoring for security, time, temperature and transaction accounting. The system consists of an enclosed or environmentally protected food service station, a sealed food compartment in which food is served, a food storage compartment, an access door for providing service and cleaning to the sealed sections of the station, and optionally an integrated security system that ensures that all access doors and ports are monitored for access and integrity. The security system provides an alarm and reporting capability. Authorization codes are provided to control alarm reset and accounting features of the system.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [14.] A method for vending food, comprising:(a) providing a secure bulk food storage area, having a bulk food storage space from which selected portions are delivered;(b) manually manipulating delivered food portions in a secure food preparation area while preventing contamina

[ What is claimed is:] [14.] A method for vending food, comprising:(a) providing a secure bulk food storage area, having a bulk food storage space from which selected portions are delivered;(b) manually manipulating delivered food portions in a secure food preparation area while preventing contamination thereof; and(c) externally expelling the manipulated food from the secure food preparation area through a unidirectional delivery port,wherein said secure bulk food storage area and said secure preparation area are isolated from the use and tamper evident.