City Commissary rules · Colorado
Denver commissary requirements for food trucks and carts
The short answer from Denver Department of Public Health & Environment, Public Health Investigations, 720-913-1311: Yes for commissary-based licenses (caterers, mobile units, peddlers): operators sign an Affidavit of Commissary promising to prepare food in a licensed facility.
- Commissary needed?
- Yes for commissary-based licenses (caterers, mobile units, peddlers): operators sign an Affidavit of Commissary promising to prepare food in a licensed facility.
- How often
- The affidavit asks for your intended weekly commissary schedule and how you record time there (sign-in sheet or electronic punch).
- Paperwork
- Affidavit of Commissary, signed by the operator and the commissary operator, listing the services used and agreement dates. A new affidavit is needed when you change commissaries.
- Storage
- "I will not use my home to store or prepare food."
Confirm with Denver Department of Public Health & Environment. This page summarises the official documents listed under Sources. Official page
Other things to know
- The commissary operator must keep logs of your use and tell the health department if you stop using the facility.
- Each mobile unit needs its own license and affidavit.
- Not using your commissary can lead to fines or disposal of food.
9 kitchens covered by these rules
- 800 E. 73rd Ave., Denver, CO 80229Food truck commissary
- 3600 E. 40th Ave., Denver, CO 80205Food truck commissary
- 4897 Oakland St., Denver, CO 80239Food truck commissaryRentable prep kitchen
- 4986 Morrison Rd., Denver, CO 80219Food truck commissary
- 2339 Curtis St., Denver, CO 80205Food truck commissary
- 2000 S. Dahlia St., Denver, CO 80222Food truck commissary
- 970 Yuma St., Denver, CO 80204Food truck commissaryRentable prep kitchen
- 5551 Washington St., Denver, CO 80216Food truck commissary
- 1430 W. Alameda Ave., Denver, CO 80223Food truck commissary
Questions people ask
Do I need a commissary for a food truck in Denver?
Yes for commissary-based licenses (caterers, mobile units, peddlers): operators sign an Affidavit of Commissary promising to prepare food in a licensed facility.
How often do I have to go to the commissary?
The affidavit asks for your intended weekly commissary schedule and how you record time there (sign-in sheet or electronic punch).
What paperwork does Denver want?
Affidavit of Commissary, signed by the operator and the commissary operator, listing the services used and agreement dates. A new affidavit is needed when you change commissaries.
Where do I find a commissary in Denver?
We list 9 kitchens covered by these rules, below.
Sources
Last checked September 29, 2026.