The Grappling Crab Shack food truck continued serving people in Harrisburg despite temperatures reaching the mid-90s Fahrenheit.
HARRISBURG, Pa. — While people wait in line, Tim DeVasto is busily operating the grill and fryer in his food truck to fill lunch orders.
“It's small out here. We're in a little truck,” DiBasto said. “It gets really hot with two people standing on it with the fryer and the grill.”
Divast, co-founder of Grappling Crab Shack, is one of many food service employees working in the kitchen despite the sweltering heat. On Tuesday, his food truck was serving customers at PHEAA headquarters on N. 7th Street in Harrisburg.
The temperature outside was around 92 degrees, but it was even hotter inside the food truck, Divasto said.
“Some people are concerned, some are asking if I'm staying hydrated, some are joking, 'Is it hot inside?' Of course it is,” Divast laughed. “It's about 15 degrees hotter inside than outside.”
Divast said she's drinking lots of water and keeping the air conditioner on to stay cool, and the occasional breeze also helps some.
“If you leave the back door open, a nice breeze will come in,” he says. “A nice breeze is always welcome.”
Divasto said he's gotten used to working in the heat after running his food truck for seven years, and he continues to serve up the best seafood possible, with a touch of sarcasm.
“As you can see, I try to wear all black, and it really helps,” Divast joked. “The heavy clothing and the full beard really help me cope with the heat.”
