Reader comments: West Valley pondering future of prevalent food carts

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Fuel Saver | 12:53 a.m. March 22, 2008
I used to use a lot of gas to travel to Mexico. Now I can have a little bit of Mexico right where I live and save on gas at the same time!
Bob G | 5:19 a.m. March 22, 2008
How can the illegal foreign nationals get any kind of license? They are an undocumented, unknown, that is not even using his real name. No illegal foreign naitonal should have a license or allowed to do business in Utah or america. Many of these illegals don't even have a business license yet they are allowed to plunder and rob from americans. Make these illegals get federal identifications and legal documents as state laws and city laws require. These Taco carts can't be trusted to serve legally obtained and Health Department approved ingredients. Chances are they sell products illegally smuggled across the borders with unknown quality. These taco carts produce much of their products in uncertified locations that are not allowed to be used. It is against the law, even in Utah, for these carts to make and sell products out of their homes. They must cook and prepare the products in restaurants or certified kitchens to sell to the public. The consumers take their life in their hands when eating from the taco carts or those run by illegal aliens who seem the think they are above the laws. Sanitation and safety is very risky with the illegal businesses.
Anonymous | 9:17 a.m. March 22, 2008
My concern isn't if the good is good or the ingredients are fresh, I am glad he has heat or air conditioning; my concern is the sanitary conditions which weren't mentioned...is there how water and soap for washing hands? Toilet facilities? I've seen vendor carts on the east coast where the toilet was a bucket behind the counter and cold water only. I'm not risking my health for that no matter how good the food is.
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Anonymous | 10:00 a.m. March 22, 2008
Yum, I'm going up to WVC for authentic tacos.

The city should require a business license to be present on the vendors food carts and maybe that way it will be easier to identify whose licensed or not.
Bob G | 10:28 a.m. March 22, 2008
Where does the story talk about illegals and the vending cart business? Your statements are bizarre. Certified kitchens and restaurants have been closed down for sanitary issues, so it incumbant of all places of cookery.

If a consumer wants to eat at a taco cart, and it takes their life, that was their choice, remember freedom.
Anonymous | 10:47 a.m. March 22, 2008
I like Taco carts. Reminds me of vacations in Cabo and Cancun.
Pedro | 3:05 p.m. March 22, 2008
Let the customer decide if they want to patronize the carts. If you don't trust them eat at Taco Bell.

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West Valley City has placed a moratorium on approving new food stands. (Laura Seitz, Deseret Morning News)
Laura Seitz, Deseret Morning News
West Valley City has placed a moratorium on approving new food stands.