FoodTruck Inspector
9/10
Demand Score
Food trucks face 3x more health violations than restaurants, with average fine of $500-2000 per violation. One shutdown means $5-10K in lost revenue. 18 out of 19 trucks in recent inspection had violations.
9/10
Blue Ocean
Competition Level
$99-199
Price/Month
Predicted customer spend
30 days
Time to MVP
Difficulty: Easy
The Problem
Source: [The Ledger: Food Truck Shut Down, 18 Others Fall Short](https://www.theledger.com/story/entertainment/dining/restaurant-inspections/2025/09/20/one-polk-county-food-truck-shut-down-18-others-fall-short-see-why/86240123007/)
🔗 Validated by Real User Complaints
This problem has been verified through 2 real user complaints:
Competitor Landscape
- Jolt - too expensive and restaurant-focused
- SafetyCulture - generic inspection tool, not food truck specific
- Paper checklists - still used by 80% of food trucks
Must-Have Features for MVP
Daily opening/closing checklists with photo evidence
Bluetooth thermometer integration for automatic logging
Permit/license expiration alerts
Violation library with fix-it guides
Inspector mode for mock inspections
⚠️ Potential Challenges
- Food truck owners often not tech-savvy
- Need to stay updated on local health codes
- Proving ROI before first inspection
Risk Level: Moderate
🎯 Keys to Success
- Partner with food truck associations
- Offer group discounts for food truck parks
- Create content marketing around avoiding violations
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